Paradisegypsy
P.O. Box 2189
Apia, Samoa
Telephone:
+685 776-8433
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This
TO"OTO"O is made from local ironwood (IFILELE Tree) and has
a skillfully done traditional hand-carved designs and spiral handle. It has
the dark luster patina from burying it in the mangrove mud for a few days before
the design was carved into it.
It measures about 68" long (may vary slightly) and is carved so that it can
be shortened to coincide with a person's height. Top design may not be identical
to the to'oto'o in the photo but very similar.
Price: $90.00 plus shipping.
These are beautifully
handcarved TRADITIONAL SAMOAN 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.
This FUE has 150 to 200 strands
of finely braided (3-strand) sennet which is the braided, finely-pounded coconut
fiber attached to a carved wooden handle. The hardwood handle has a beautifully
handcarved traditional tattoo design and a loop of sennet for hanging at the
top.
Price: $40.00 plus shipping
This is a SET of 3 Pieces: TO'OTO'O,
FUE and a traditional ULA FALA Necklace. These 3 pieces are
the complete outfit of the Matai/Talking Chief so they are offered here as
a SET.
Price for SET OF 3 Pieces:
Cost of the 3 items if sold separately: $150.00
ON SALE 20% OFF NOW for $120.00
plus shipping.
Paradisegypsy
P.O. Box 2189, Apia, Samoa
Tel. +685 776-8433
Email: info@paradisegypsy.com
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