Kōkō Kehe
Citation
Export citationMaxwell, T. K. (2013, November 11). Kōkō Kehe. Performed at Te Matatini World Championship Kapa Haka, Hagley Park, Christchurch.
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Abstract
This composition placed first in the Poi Composition section. Kōkō Kehe; this composition is about a fish species namely the Kehe. This composition talks about the appearance of this fish it has grennstone pounamu like colour and a moko tattoo pattern like that of a Māori male. It can only be caught on certain nights by a scoop net of kōkō. March is when the kehe is in its best condition to eat. The best relish for the kehe when eaten is a kūmara. This composition was performed by Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti at the Te Matatini World Championship Kapa Haka 2015.