Poi

Maker and Role
Author/Artist: Dolly Gardiner-Paul
 Description
One of pair of poi. This set of poi is made by Dolly Gardiner-Paul from traditionally used Raupo and have cords of dressed flax or muka. This included as an instrument as some of the most intricate rhythms of Māori music are from poi.

Object detail

Object Type
Sport and Recreation/General
Classification
Recreational Devices/Recreational Objects/Nomenclature
Media and Materials
Fibre/Plant based/General
Measurements
Length=315 cord
Measurements
0 - Whole = Diameter (mm) = 53mm
Maker
Accession Number
NPM2005.126.27.2

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