Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Kokopu Greenstone - Te Paruparu

A stunning Mere handcrafted from an amazing piece of Kokopu Pounamu. This unique Pounamu has incredible patterns and a unique range of colours, beautifully displayed on a Rimu wood stand, this is a wonderful taonga to pass on for generations to come.

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.

Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow and even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.

You will receive this exact Mere and stand as well as a wooden box for storage and shipping.

Hand Carved by Anaru Anderson

Mere Size 318mm long x 95mm wide x 21mm thick

Base – 180mm wide x 40mm deep x 50mm high approx

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.