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Nga poi o te Whanau o Pakarana Poi was invented by men to increase the flexibility of the wrist for battle. Now it is used for performing on the marae and cultural festivals. New Zealand Maori Words related to " Poi "

Maori Word English Meaning poi ball taura handle of the poi poi kokau short poi poi waeroa long poi poi takarahi single short poi poi takirua double short poi taniko poi poi which has a woven exterior raupo poi poi made from bulrush plant haka poi performing with poi poi awhiowhio circular poi movement poi piu poi made with flax strands poi rakau wooden batons as poi poi tetere poi and drum poi waka canoe poi kapa haka performing group

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