Poi Ika (fish skin poi) - Adult size

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Poi Ika (fish skin poi) - Adult size

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

 The poi ika is a form of poi that was developed early 2019 by renowned weaver Tangimoe Clay (Te Whakatōhea). These poi are constructed using the tanned skin of the terakihi with whītau (muka or New Zealand flax fibre) utilised to form the stuffing, handles and stitching. These poi emerged from a desire by Tangimoe to produce an eco-friendly poi utilising sustainable principles, local resources and recognise Māori and their connection to their land and environment. Respect for the environmen...

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Format

Image

Date created

2020

Creator

Ms Tangimoe Clay

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1895931

Related subjects

leather / muka (fibre) / poi / tanning / braiding / weaving / Ōpōtiki / New Zealand / Te Huringa III: 1950 - present / Māori / Te Whakatōhea / Ms Tangimoe Clay

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