The Pre-Moldy Polynesian Wok

This wicker chased the Endeavour, Cook's ship on his first voyage for an hour near Motohurua Island. The sail was made of mat and hoisted upon two sticks which were fastened one to each side. In this clumsy manner they sailed with a good deal of swiftness, and were stared by two men who sat in the stern with each a paddle in his hand. As this canoe was chasing the endeavour with the wind, sail up, the men shouted and threw rocks at Cook's crew before turning and lowering the sail and paddling back into the wind. This is also shown as the men seem to be performing a haka, being led by two cloaked chiefs