Sister Cities Program, Lower Hutt - Poi
Datec. 1991
MediumFlax
Dimensions4 × 18 × 7 in. (10.2 × 45.7 × 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsSports Equipment
Catalog number1996.1002.37
DescriptionMemorabilia of Sister Cities Program with Lower Hutt in New Zealand, poi. "POI" is the Māori word for "ball" on a cord, and was used by the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength. Wahine (female) dancers perform the Māori Poi, a dance performed with balls attached to flax strings, swung rhythmically.
Status
Not on view
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