
EXHIBITION
FIJIAN
"ULA" THROWING CLUBS

The
hardwood throwing club "ula" was made by a specialist from a
variety of uprooted bushes or shrubs. It is perhaps the most
famous and recognizable of all oceanic weapons. The ula was the
most personal weapon of the Fijian warrior and was inserted into a man's
fiber girdle sometimes in pairs like pistols. Smaller examples
were employed for hunting birds and flying foxes. The throwing of
the ula projectile was done with great skill, precision and speed.
It was often carried in conjunction with a heavier full length club or
spear which served to finish an opponent after initially being disabled
by a blow from the ula.
Today
collector's covet these popular throwing clubs for their organic forms,
fine craftsmanship, tactile qualities, rich color and time-honored
history. For this reason this, these throwing clubs have seen
rapid and steady appreciate. Most of us remember a time when they
could be bought for very little money.
~~All
prices on remaining ULA's are now REDUCED~~