Samoan Siapo Lua Black Pearl Shell models demonstrate how taking the

models demonstrate how taking the pareo from a simple piece of fabric and making fun beach attire

is so close to the original flower

light weight and somewhat fragile

we polish it to a nice shine and use it as a percussive instrument in the hula dance

Gold chain not included

Samoan Siapo Lua Black Pearl Shell models demonstrate how taking theThroughout Samoan history, siapo (tapa) has maintained its major role as an item of exchange and formal presentation. Special occasions such as births, funerals, weddings and investiture of matai titles call for the presentations of siapo. Siapo is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The bark is stripped off and pounded until it forms into a paper like cloth. Arrowroot paste is used to glue individual strips together to form a piece large enough