A beautiful Mere handcrafted from Kawakawa Pounamu, this gorgeous carving shows the cascading, rolling changes of colour and tone in the Greenstone to their best effect. An amazing work of art from stone, presented with a handmade Rimu hinged lid box, this will be a cherished taonga.
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 – 330mm long x 90mm wide x approx 25mm thick (thickest at top of handle - tapering to end of Mere)
Handmade Rimu box size -122mm long x 10mm deep x 40mm high
You will receive this exact Mere. It will be supplied with a stand, and wooden box for storage and shipping. Please note that the Rimu Box shown here is an example and the one you receive will not be this exact one - but very similar.
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