At the other end of the twin is a crossbar made of a thin twig. The mata (point) of the vilivili is a nail embedded in to the shaft with the sharp point exposed. To use the vilivili the suspension cord is tightly wrapped around the shaft. To spin, the user must push downward on the crossbar. This momentum will unravel the suspension cord before wrapping it once again. This downward pressure allows for the vilivili to rotate in alternating directions. Vilivili were used to bore small holes into fish hooks, pendants and pearl shell lures.