Poi Āwhiowhio - Maori Whistling Gourd detailed with rings linked in different

with rings linked in different styles and a pounamu ring attached

It measures 86mm by 57mm

5 x 27 x 6mm

Bottom Stone - 21 x 21 x 3mm

its tenacity and courage

Poi Āwhiowhio - Maori Whistling Gourd detailed with rings linked in differentThe Poi whiowhio is a small gourd with holes attached to a string and twirled to create a bird like sound. The gourd called a 'hue' is a marrow like vegetable brought to Aotearoa and cultivated by Mori. Dried and hollowed gourds had many uses. They were used as musical instruments, containers for water, preserved food and the smaller ones were used as perfume containers. This Poi Awhiowhio was done by Jeremy Walsh from hue gourd with treated chicken