Magic: associated with Gebobo rite (called also: Kipwo’i sikwabu), made over four coco-nuts by a friend or relative in law of the toliwaga, to make all the food last (the spell expresses only the desire for a good Kula).
All this magic belongs to the mwasila, and it has to be performed by the toliwaga, with the exception of the last spell.
V — Canoe magic, performed at the final start on overseas voyage (chapter VIII, division III)
The series of rites starts at the moment when the canoes are ready to set sail on the long voyage on Pilolu. They are not associated with a progressive series of acts; they all refer to one aim: canoe speed and reliability. They are all performed by the toliwaga.
Activity: overseas sailing, inaugurated by a Series of Magical Rites.
Kadumiyala, ritual rubbing or cleansing of the canoe with leaves charmed over.
Time: morning of the second day of the expedition.
Place: the beach of Muwa.
Aim of Magic: imparting of speed to canoe.
Performer of the Rites: the toliwaga.