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Moko Pounamu Mere Sculpture NZ Genuine Kawakawa Flower Pounamu - Whakatahuri

$3,478.26
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A beautiful Mere handcrafted from an outstanding piece of Kawakawa Flower Pounamu. The incredible colours in this epic Mere are fantastic and 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.

Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.

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.

Authentically sourced from The Rimu District West Coast.

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 Anaru Anderson

Mere Size 413mm long x 105mm wide x 29mm 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.

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