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 73 wi n aomata that have been braided onto te nimwaerere. Extensions of te nimwaerere feature at both ends of the mwae and have been left unfastened. These types of 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.