A beautiful handcrafted Mere from a outstanding piece of Tangiwai Pounamu. The incredible dark brooding colour and white flecks on this incredible carving are fantastic and the head on the handle represents a waka prow with wonderful red eyes and a red cord through a Kahurangi plug all gives a unique look and feel to this precious Mere.
The 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.
This a Genuine West Coast Tangiwai Nephrite Jade from the Douglas Creek area, West Coast. A translucent to transparent olive green to bluish-green variety of serpentine known as Bowentine. Often known as Koko-Tangiwai.
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.
