Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Hapopo Greenstone - Te Tutu

A fabulous and exquisite Mere handcrafted from an amazing and rare piece of Hapopo Greenstone. This stone has awesome of streaks of Totoweka greenstone running alongside the edge. This is an incredibly special carving and a wonderful heirloom 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.

Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).

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

You will receive this exact Mere. Your mere will be supplied with a rimu stand and wooden birch box for storage and shipping. (The rimu box pictured is available at extra cost.)

Hand Carved by Shane Anderson

Size 420mm long x 109mm wide x 23mm 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.