Samoan Ula Nifo Necklace Style:Soap Seed these hand made instruments have

these hand made instruments have on occasion been referred to as "the instrument of Tahiti and Her Islands

polished and varnished

We combine complementary Christmas colors

The heke (top gourd)

Made in Hawaii of tropical clay on a standard hairclip

Samoan Ula Nifo Necklace Style:Soap Seed these hand made instruments have'Ula (necklaces) were made from a variety of natural products that included fresh leaves, scented flowers, fruit, seeds, shells and whales' teeth. Most are still commonly used today. Threaded together in various combinations, 'ula are worn for festive occasions and given as gifts to arriving or departing guests. The whale tooth necklace is the most valued of Samoan necklaces and is traditionally worn only by chiefs and their offspring. Anciently, the