PARADISEGYPSY CULTURE & DANCE Ula Necklaces

'ULA - TRADITIONAL SAMOAN 'ULA NECKLACES - Handcrafted from local tree nuts and seeds. These 'ULA are an important of the complete costume inthe Samoan culture from olden times and especially important for the Matai (family chief), the talking chief or a high chief to show the honor and respect of the Samoan culture. Always worn during special occasions. Except for the 'Ula Fala, these seeds are 'seasonal', so email as to what is available.
The 'ULA FALA is made from the fruit pod of the Pandanus tree, dried and painted red (or can be ordered natural which has a red tinge to half of it). 45 to 50" around
The 'ULA PUA is the dark brown seed of the Pua Tree.
T he 'ULA TIFA is the black seed of the Tifa Tree. Comes in large and small size seed.
Prices: 'Ula Fala $18.00 ea., 10 or more $14.00 ea.; Other Ula: $15.00 ea., 10 or more $12.00 ea.(all plus shipping)

The ULA NIFO on the left is made of real Bone and Pua Nuts(when in season).
Price: $19.00 each or 10 or more $16.00 each (plus shipping).
The ULA NIFO on the right has 3 designs of 'teeth' and Pua Nuts (when in season): Upper - Dark Mature Coconut Shell 'Teeth'; Middle - Light immature coconut shell 'Teeth'; Lower - White plastic 'teeth'.
Price: $9.00 each or 10 or more $7.00 each (plus shipping)

ULA NIFO - This 'toothed' necklace is unique to Samoa and was made from split Sperm Whale's tooth in olden times. It is an important part of the Traditional Samoan Dance Outfit for both men and ladies and is worn for both formal and informal Dance performances. It is handmade by local craftspeople from bone, mature or immature coconut shell and white plastic with local Pua Nut (when in season) or wood beads between the 'teeth'.

ULA IPU POPO - This popular coconut shell necklace with handpainted flowers is worn in Samoa by both men and ladies. It is made of 25 discs which are 1-5/8" across and each necklace is 42" around. They are made in many different colors to match shirt and puletasi colors. Earrings can also be order to go with them.
Price: $15.00 each; 10 or more - $10.00 each.

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P.O. Box 2189, Apia, Samoa
Tel. +685 21870
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