Uses in Fiji
Usually cut from hardwood, it has a snake or rifle shaped head. The word gata means snake in Fijian language. This weapon can be used for war but also for traditional dances and ceremonies. Its shape is very similar to the ''kiakavo'' used for dancing.Susan Cochrane, Max Quanchi, ''Hunting the Collectors: Pacific Collections in Australian Museums'', p.46Gallery
Bibliography
* John Charles Edler, Terence Barrow, ''Art of Polynesia'', Hemmeter Publishing Corporation, 1990. * Rod Ewins, ''Fijian Artefacts: The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Collection'',References
See also
* Totokia * Ula * Sali * Culacula * Bulibuli Throwing clubs Clubs (weapon) Primitive weapons Ritual weapons Fijian culture {{Blunt-weapon-stub