Decorative incised lines and geometric patterns are applied to the surface of the wooden puke. Two wooden tau toko (crossbooms) extend out from the tino vaka with two connecting wooden supports between them. Three tutuki (wooden stakes) are tied to the ends of each of these tau toko and connect to a hama (outrigger) of lightweight wood. One fohe (paddle) is placed with the vaka ama. The model vaka ama is highly varnished and glossy in surface treatment.