Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Kahotea Pounamu - Waitomokia

A gorgeous handcrafted Mere from an outstanding piece of Kahotea Pounamu. The fantastic bright colour and pale patterns that run through from the Inanga handle through to the blade in this incredible carving is beautiful, the skill of this carver really shines through, it 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.

Kahotea- is a shortened form of Kakahotea, meaning “the white flowering seed head of the Toetoe.” Tradition tells of a daughter of Kupe who discovered a white-skinned Pounamu boulder high on the bank of the Arahura River beside a flowering Toetoe. The name commemorates that first discovery. Many boulders are white on the outside and known as Kahotea, when cut open, their inner variety is revealed.

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 stand and wooden box for storage and shipping.

Hand Carved Anaru Anderson

Size 494mm long x 111mm 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.