In pictures: Fiji missionary ceremony

1 of 7 Residents of the village of Nabutautau, on the main Fijian island of Viti Levu, gathered for a ceremony to apologise for missionary Thomas Baker's murder.

2 of 7 Descendants of Baker, who was eaten by tribespeople 136 years ago, were present for the ceremony, as was Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase (centre).

3 of 7 Villagers feel they have been cursed ever since the murder, here two locals re-enact the brutal moment when Baker was killed.

4 of 7 A cow was slaughtered to present to Baker's descendants as compensation for his death...

5 of 7 ... and a special drink known as kava - made from roots of a particular tree - was prepared and drunk.

6 of 7 The ceremony proved emotional for many of those present, with villagers hoping their run of bad luck may finally be over...

7 of 7 ... but it seems villagers need not have worried, as Baker's descendants seemed happy to accept the apology.