An exquisite Mere handcrafted from an amazing and rare piece of Inanga Flower Pounamu. Sourced from the Arahura River This stone has the honour of clouds of Putiputi (Flower) Pounamu running through the middle making this is an incredibly rare and special carving and a wonderful heirloom for generations to come. From the private collection of Deane Moreton.
Mere
or Patu is a type of short, broad-bladed weapon in the shape of an enlarged tear drop. It was used to strike/jab an opponent in the body or the head. The Mere signifies high status and gives the owner courage and strength. It is the same design as a Patu, but the difference is a Patu is made of wood, stone, or whale bone whereas Meres are made of Greenstone Pounamu.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
A quality piece to be treasured and preserved for your children and children's children.
You will receive this exact Mere and stand as well as a wooden box for storage and shipping.
Hand Carved by Alex Sands
Size 341mm long x 97mm wide x 16mm thick
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
