Moko Pounamu Mere NZ Genuine Serpentinite Greenstone - Karaka

A stunning Mere handcrafted from an outstanding piece of Serpentinite Pounamu. The incredible green colour with white flecks on this fantastic carving are wonderful and give a unique look and feel to this precious Mere. This fabulous Mere will be a special taonga to carry through the 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.

Serpentinite has amazing healing qualities; to replenish and restore energy in the body, it also creates a protective and energetic field around us. Serpentinite can be a porous stone; in some cases, it will absorb the oils from your skin and deepen the colour of your stone. Each piece of Serpentinite has inclusions of many minerals that make a stunning piece of Artwork. Two or more Serpentine minerals can form a Serpentinite Rock and many other sub varieties of this stunner. This is regarded as one of the three stones that make up the Pounamu family.

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

Hand Carved Jarred Olson

Size 356mm long x 90mm wide x 24mm thick

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