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Tales from Te Papa Episode 16: Poi Awe

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Poi take a fair beating in kapa haka. But you won't find the rare and delicate poi awe swinging in time to music. Elaborate weaving and tassles of dog hair make these poi particularly precious.



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Poi awe (percussive device)
Poi awe (percussive device)

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