Fijian (culture or style)

Describes the various types of artwork created by the inhabitants of the Fiji islands whose settlers are well known for their Lapita pottery. Fijian men tend to utilize wood as a primary medium during art production. Specialist Fijian carpenters produce sculptures, bowls, canoes, drums, weapons, headrests and ornaments. Late 20th-century Fijian art production includes traditional objects made for the craft market and local use, and 19th-century antique reproductions, as well as tourist art products.