Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Hapopo Pounamu - Waiho

A magnificent Mere handcrafted from an outstanding piece of Hapopo Pounamu. The incredible range of colour in this epic carving is fantastic and the skill of a master 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 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.

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.

Hand Carved Des Hetherington

Mere Size 511mm long x 102mm wide x 28mm thick

Base Size 388mm long x 40mm wide x 88mm high

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.