The opposite side of the pendant is concave and shows the remains of the original interior of the shell that is slightly rough upon the surface, mostly red in colour with some white colouring. The depth of the shell material can be seen from where it has been cut into an almond shape. Te kora (coconut sennit fibre cordage) or te nimwaerere (Human hair and coconut sennit fibre cordage) would often be threaded through the drilled perforation to create te mwae (Neck ornament). Te Ntabo would be worn around the neck by either sexes. The koikoinanti can also be referred to as 'the small shell of the spirits' and is regarded a highly valuable possesion.