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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Poi

Two poi woven from raupo (bullrush) wrapped longitudinally. Both secured with harakeke (flax) in two places (10mm apart). Natural muka (flax fiber) cord formed via the miro (rolling) technique inserted with both poi tied together via a knot at the end.

Provenance Place:
North Otago, Otago, New Zealand

D94.28

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
145 x 58 x 54mm
Media/Materials
Raupo, Bullrush, fibre, vegetal, organic, Muka, flax, Harakeke
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D94.28
On Display
No

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