They are shaped like an elongated teardrop where the tapered end is accentuated and in some cases fork-shaped. They are off-white in colour and fragile in form. A drilled circular perforation has been made through the base of the bone where kora has been threaded through. Kora extends beyond the threaded double layer of bones. Three glass beads have been threaded onto these ends. They are sequenced by colour: yellow, dark blue and white. The ends of the kora have been knotted off to prevent any unravelling and the Neck ornament has been left unfastened. The term ‘Te Bunna’ indicates elements of protection from harm or a reflection of the wearers social status in society. In some instances it would be used to cleanse an individual of negativity.