Poia atu taku poi: Unearthing the knowledge of the past
- Description:
- The word poi refers to a Maori dance or game performed with a ball-like object, to which a cord of varying length is attached. Poi refers to both the ball and the dance, which normally includes hitting and swinging the ball on its string, usually accompanied by music or a chant of some kind. Poia atu taku poi, wania atu taku poi (swing far my poi, skim onward my poi) are the age-old words used ...
- Display date:
- 2005-06
- Location:
- Polynesia
- Format:
- Scholarly text
- Collections:
- Otago University Research Archive
- Content partner:
- University of Otago
- Availability:
- Not specified
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