These protrusions change the profile of the club to share a likeness with a modern day sword. Adorning both sides of the entire blade are mamanu (Samoan decorative motifs). These mamanu are made of triangular indents filled with a white powder. The anave is thought to be an introduced implement used for performance purposes as opposed to being used as an 'au'upega. These implements range in size and shape but mostly follow the lozenge-like blade that is synonymous with the anave.