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

2 inches high

The Hei Matau symbolize a persons power and authority

Tongan Ngatu

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