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. The lobes have visible surface wear. There is a large crack in between two lobes and up the side of the central dome. The handle is cylindrical and flares slightly towards the butt. Tavatava (shallow incisions) consisting of a zigzag design is carved in light relief all around the lower half of the handle. The i Ula is reddish brown in colour and has a glossy patina.