In Samoa, whale tooth necklaces are called ‘ula lei and were highly valued, seen as a symbol of wealth and status. They were worn primarily by chiefly family members for festive occasions or given diplomatically to important contacts such as those in Fiji, where—like the one featured in this photograph—they are called waseisei or wasekaseka .

The ‘ula, ‘ei, kahoa, lei, salusalu show both the connections we have as people interlaced in culture across Pasifika, and also our differences with each Island having its own unique incarnations of these famous and most Pacific of adornments.

'Ula Fala. Handcrafted in Samoa. The 'Ula Fala are made from the pandanus fruit. The pieces are dried and painted red. The lei or necklace, measures approximately 45" long. In Polynesia, red is usually the color reserved for royalty. Only royalty were permitted to wear the color. But it was more than that. From ancient

Lei niho palaoa, necklace of human hair and walrus tusk (meant to imitate whale tooth)

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Ulalelei is here to make your next Pacific celebration more convenient. We offer stunning confectionary versions of Ula Lole, Kahoa lole, and Pacific Lei for Pasifika People here in New Zealand. We are all about celebrating Pacific success and culture.

2022年11月14日 · Lolly lei (necklaces) are a confectionary and modern version of traditional pacific necklaces. The Samoan name for lolly lei is ula lole. There is no set rule on what type of lolly or chocolate are used when making them, but bright is right!

Ula Lole are Samoan inspired necklaces. 🇼🇸🇦🇸Traditionally, ula (necklaces) are made with fresh foliage, flowers, shells, and sometimes fruit. Ulalelei provide a confectionary version of these. Our Ula Lole include classic favourites from your childhood. Spend less time worrying, and leave the …

2025年3月20日 · Beautiful ribbon lei inspired by the beautiful Samoan ula fala garland. The ula fala lei showcases the red painted segments of the fruit from the lauhala tree. Profile of lei is flat and measures approximately 2 inches wide and 42 …

Our first visiting group included members of the multigenerational team comprising Laneta Fitisemanu, Nu'uausala Eliga Tilo III, Kimo Watanabe, and Jacob Fitisemanu Jr. Their group is studying collections and documentation at the Peabody Museum to recreate the nineteenth-century Samoan 'ula lei seen above. By revitalizing the long-dormant ...