When oriented vertically and viewed in profile, the shape of the ornament resembles that of a steep slope, with the carved human figure (head and torso) at the peak and the feathers extending downward and outward. The carved figure has a triangular pattern incised on its ears, forehead, cheeks and neck. The same incised design is also located on the prow-shaped component that extends out from the back of the figure; the prow and human figure are carved from a single piece of wood. Two large notches or holes are located along the length of the ‘prow’ approximately 30 mm apart. Presumably cord was threaded through the holes then secured around the neck (and probably under the arms)of the wearer (refer to photocopy attachment). The carved elements range in colour from an ochre-red to dark brown; a dye and/or pigment appears to have been applied to the wood, and a glossy surface finish is visible in some areas. The elongated neck/torso of the carved human figure is the joining point for the dark brown frigate bird flight feathers. The proximal end of the feathers are arranged around the neck of the figure in a convex pattern, and secured in place with what is likely to be parinarium mastic (Ohnemus, 1998). The mastic has a rough surface texture and also appears to have been coloured; a dark ‘X’ mark is visible on the surface. This arrangement of feathers is supported further along the structure with plant material (possibly rattan strips) that has been threaded through the rachis of each feather, drawn full-circle, then tied off with thin, twisted cord; this type of reinforcement occurs at two points along the length of the feathers. The rattan strip appears strong and retains its flexibility, however the twisted cord is desiccated and stiff. The barbs themselves have been clipped to form a repetitive triangle pattern along the length of each feather excluding the distal (tip) end. The ornament as a whole is extremely lightweight.