Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Auhunga Pounamu - Awakaponga

A gorgeous handcrafted Mere from an outstanding piece of Auhunga Pounamu. The fantastic soft green colour on this incredible carving is beautiful, the skill of this carver really shines through, and the Dendric patterns on the handle truly makes this piece extraordinary and a definite collector’s piece, 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.

Auhunga- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Arahura River area, West Coast. Auhunga Pounamu is a pale opaque green colour. Resembling the Southern New Zealand mountains, its --name translates to frosty, given as the intermediate of Inanga and Kawakawa.

Dendrites are branching, tree-like inclusions, often composed of manganese oxide, iron, or chlorite, that form within fractures or during crystallization, commonly found in secondary, river-worn stones. These dark, brownish-yellow to black, moss-like patterns are prized for unique artistry and can be used to identify regional origins, such as in certain New Zealand nephrites.

A quality piece to be treasured and preserved for your children and children's children.

Hand Carved Jarred Olson

Size 330mm long x 88mm wide x 25mm thick

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