A beautiful handcrafted Mere from a outstanding piece of Raukaraka Pounamu. The incredible range of colours in this epic carving are fantastic and the skill of a master carver really shines through, this will be a treasured taonga for many generations.
Mere
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, usually made from greenstone. The Mere signifies high status and gives the owner courage and strength.
Genuine West Coast Greenstone - Raukaraka from the Taramakau River Area. This is the term used by the Māori of the Cook Strait region of the Kawakawa variety that is streaked with a shade of olive green and has yellow and orange hues that blend into the greens. This stone shares its name with the New Zealand native Karaka tree.
A quality piece to be treasured and preserved for your children and children's children.
You will receive this exact Mere. Your mere will be supplied with a stand and wooden box for storage and shipping.
Hand Carved Paul Anderson
Size
526mm long x 100mm wide x 23mm 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.
