Strips of vau (hibiscus fibre) are threaded through the pointed end, with strips of a plant fibre threaded through the root end. The ends of the wa ni tabua (cord of the tabua) is tied to the vau and plant fibre strips. The wa ni tabua is woven out in a 'chain-like' weave. A long thread of nylon wire is also threaded through each hole, and is threaded through the entire length of the wa ni tabua, providing additional reinforcement. "N E R E O" is incised across the tabua. "[?] [?] E" is also incised across the opposite side of the tabua.