Poi (kinetic percussion instrument)

This poi has been woven using tā kupenga (looped netting technique). Long strands of muka (New Zealand flax fibre) have been prepared using miromiro (rolling technique) to form long lengths of cord. The prepared cord has then been threaded onto a ngira (bone needle) and a structured lattice work of netting has then been woven by hand from top to bottom to form the ball.

The poi has three wide bands of yellow dyed muka. This colour is likely sourced from the bark of raurēkau (coprosma grandifolia). The yellow cord is of a thicker ply than the undyed natural cord indicating that at least seven lengths of cord were used during the construction of this poi. The circular close of this poi is visible on the underside of the ball.

Fluffy stuffing, most likely raupō (typha orientalis) flower down is visible through the netted lattice work structure of this poi.

Undyed twirled muka made using miromiro forms the taura (cord) of this poi. The taura is almost frayed through at its attachment to the ball. The end of the cord is a loose tangle and the handle is a single knot.