The wi n aomata range in off-white colour, many showing darkened areas and some even featuring a hollow opening near the root end. This mwae (neck ornament) consists of forty seven wi n aomata and an extra six that have been left loose frmo the mwae. Extensions of braided te ira n atu feature at both ends of the mwae and have been left unfastend. These types of te mwae (Neck ornaments) can symbolise the victory of a battle, often obtaining the teeth of their opponent. In contrast to this, the teeth could also be obtained from ones ancestors to keep them close by.