poi (Māori taonga pūoro flax leaf balls used in dancing)

~ Percussion instrument

Description

Flax leaf balls filled with seeds, swung around to create rhythmic and visual patterns. An important element in the dance also known as poi.

Relationships

from:New Zealand
part of:taonga pūoro (Māori traditional instrument ensemble)
picture:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SCMpoi.jpg [info]
Wikidata:Q1163742 [info]