A gorgeous Mere handcrafted from a wonderful bright piece of Kawakawa Pounamu, this gorgeous carving shows the skill of the carver and the colours of Greenstone to their best effect. An amazing taonga, presented with a handmade Rimu stand.
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 Mere are made of Greenstone Pounamu.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. It comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used for gem purposes.
Rimu
is a dense native timber of NZ. It is deep reddish brown in colour and is strong and durable. A stunning timber - one of the most beautiful in the world with a fine textured grain.
Hand crafted by Dean Hetherington
Mere size – 260mm long x 82mm wide x approx 2mm thick.
You will receive this exact Mere. It will be supplied with a Rimu stand.
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.
