The maga is separate, made from gie wood (Pemphis acidula) and is attached to the main shaft with lashing of kafa (3-ply coconut sennit). Kafa is tied to the top of the lou palu. The lou palu is dark brown in colour and has a matte surface treatment. A stick is attached to the lou palu and is thought to be made of kanava wood (Cordia subcordata). Often this can also be fetau wood (Calophyllum inophyllum). This stick assists the fisherman with bringing in the palu: this task is dangerous, as the skin of the palu is similar to the skin of a shark.