i Ula. Throwing club. i Ula are carved from the rootstock of a hardwood tree. It is intended as a weapon that can be gripped in the hand or thrown in short range distances at assailants. This i Ula consists of a lobed head and long slender handle. The head of the i Ula is made up of nine lobes with a flanged central dome. Each lobe has nine small holes for inlay of glass trade beads, of red, white or blue colours. Some holes do not have inlay. The handle is cylindrical in shape. Two lines of dots are visible down the length of the top half of the handle. Tavatava (shallow incisions) consisting of a zigzag design is carved in light relief all around the lower half of the handle. A hole is drilled at the butt for suspension. The i Ula is dark brown in colour and has a glossy patina.