What do the fly whisk and war club symbolize on the American Samoa flag?

The flag of American Samoa features an eagle holding two traditional symbols in its talons: a fly whisk (fue) and a war club (uatogi).1

These emblems carry specific cultural significance:

• The fly whisk (fue): This symbolizes the wisdom of Samoa’s traditional chiefs.1
• The war club (uatogi): This represents the power of the state.1

Adopted on April 27, 1960, the flag incorporates these elements alongside the red, white, and blue colors shared by both the United States and Samoa to reflect their historical and political connection.1