A stunning handcrafted Mere from an outstanding piece of Kahotea Pounamu. The fantastic bright colour and white clouds on this incredible carving are beautiful, the skill of this carver really shines through, it truly makes this piece extraordinary and a definite collector’s piece. wonderfully displayed on a handmade Rimu wood base, this will be a treasured taonga for many generations.
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.
Kahotea
– Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
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 Jarred Olson
Size 372mm long x 98mm wide x 19mm 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.
