Moko Pounamu Mere - NZ Genuine Raukaraka Pounamu - Oruaiti

A simply sublime 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 and stand as well as a wooden box for storage and shipping.

Hand Carved Paul Anderson

Size

521mm long x 100mm wide x 25mm 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.