PARADISEGYPSY CULTURE & DANCE

PARADISEGYPSY
HANDICRAFTS
P.O. Box 2189
APIA, SAMOA
Telephone:
+685 776-8433
and:
P.O. Box 3252
Pago Pago,
American Samoa
96799
United States
Contact email:
info@
paradisegypsy.com

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P.O.Box 2189, APIA, SAMOA and P.O.Box 3252, PagoPago, AS, USA
Tel. +685 21870
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'ULA - TRADITIONAL SAMOAN 'ULA NECKLACES - All handmade 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, many of these are 'seasonal', so email as to what is available. More photos and details of these 'Ula click here.

TO'OTO'O (Orator's Staff) and FUE (Orator's Whisk) - The To'oto'o and Fue were, and still are, a very important part of Samoan traditional culture. They used by an appointed Talking Chief who spoke on behalf of his Chief (Matai) when addressing assemblages (Fono). The Talking Chief stood and held the To'oto'o (or leaned on it) as he faced his audience. He also waived the Fue to accentuate points in his speeches as he stood making his speach. The fue was also used in olden times as it was believed that by waiving the fue it helped to bring the opinions from the Samoan 'spirits' into the speech.

More Photos, details and prices of these To'oto'o and Fue under the Other Woodcarvings webpage click here.

ONE-OF-A-KIND
Rare Large SAMOAN BOAR TUSK NECKLACE "ULA NIFO PUA'A" 6-tusk, traditionally worn by both men and ladies on special cultural occasions and dances in Samoa,
Local PU'A Nuts around.
On Sale: was $145.00
NOW $120.00 - SOLD

SAMOAN DANCE TITI (or KIKI):
TITI FAU, ULA FAU, COCONUT BRA AND WOVEN BRA
TITI FULUMOA - FEATHERED TITI (skirt) and a Matching HEADPIECE
TITI 'IE TOGA or TAUVALA (Woven Skirt)

More photos and details of these TITI click here.

SAMOAN DANCE ULA:
ULA NIFO - BONE and PUA SHELL - Teeth and Beads are real bone with local pua nuts(seeds). Teeth graduate in size from approx. 3-1/2" to 2-1/4".
Price: $19.00 each, or more than 12 - $16.00 each (plus shipping)
ULA NIFO - Coconut Shell or Plastic - Handmade by local craftspeople. This Ula Nifo has 3 designs: upper photo - Dark Mature Coconut Shell 'Teeth' & Pua Nut (when in season) or coconut shell beads in between, Middle - same but with light immature coconut shell 'Teeth', Lower photo - White plastic 'teeth' and Pua Nut or coconut shell beads.
Price: $11.00 each or 12 or more $7.50 each (plus shipping)
ULA FAU - Handmade from the bark of the Fau Tree and dyed different colours.
Price: $6.00 each or 12 or more $4.00 each (plus shipping)