Kanak sceptre. This sceptre, which measures 65 centimetres in height, is from New Caledonia. It was used by the Kanak people for demonstrations of pow

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Kanak sceptre. This sceptre, which measures 65 centimetres in height, is from New Caledonia. It was used by the Kanak people for demonstrations of power and during crop planting rituals to ensure prosperity.

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