Ball Item Number: C1311 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Poi ball. Stuffed palm leaf ball with fringe in orange, yellow, blue, and natural colours. Long cord attached to top of ball.
History Of Use
Used in poi performances, which involve swinging the tethered, weighted balls through a variety of rhythmic patterns. Originally poi balls were used by men to train for war.
Item History
- Made in New Zealand
- Owned by David Smith
- Received from David Smith (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Maori
- Previous Owner
- David Smith
- Received from
- David Smith (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Zealand
Other
- Condition
- good