Zuni Poi Swings

Minimum Recommended Age: 7 This is a really fun skill toy for 5 year olds and up (little people 5-7 years old can have a great time playing with one). Zuni or poi swings were originally used many years ago by the indigenous Maori people of Polynesia to increase their flexibility and strength, as well as improving coordination. Poi swings were also used for entertainment and communications by the Maori women of high rank in New Zealand. POI means ball at the end of long rope in the Maori language. Zunis are designed with tails to float nicely behind the weighted head of the Zuni.

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