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 an uneven ball-shaped head and adjoining handle. The head has some surface wear, with a large crack visible on its side as well as three small holes drilled at the top centre. The handle is cylindrical in shape and a large crack spans its length. A hole is drilled through the diameter of the handle towards the butt end. Tavatava (shallow incisions) consisting of a zigzag design is carved in light relief all around the lower half of the handle. The butt has a small crack in it. The i Ula is medium brown in colour and has a glossy patina.