PLEASE NOTE: This Product has been Discontinued.
This beautifully Carved Greenstone Mere would make an impressive Presentation Piece, Trophy, Souvenir of New Zealand or as an alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Key.
The Mere has a Lightly Polished Finish and measures approx 41cm Long by 12.5cm High (at highest points) and has a Woven Black Cord.
Mere Pounamu (or Patu Pounamu) were considered to be the most valuable greenstone items. They were the main symbol of chieftainship and were as valuable to Māori as precious stones were to Europeans. Traditionally, mere were used for stabbing and cutting, rather than delivering axe-like blows.
WOODEN STAND:
Tulipwood Stand (Light Brown) – 00120294
Measures approx 40cm Wide by 9cm Deep by 3cm High (not including holders). Highest point of left-hand side Holder is 9.5cm
Pine Stand (Long) – 00120187
Measures approx 45cm Wide by 7.5cm Deep by 3.5cm High (not including holder). Highest point of left-hand side Holder is 9cm
Pine Stand (Flat) – 00120470
Measures approx 40cm Wide by 9cm Deep by 2cm High (on an angle, not including holder). Highest point of left-hand side Holder is 7.5cm
Steven Heller (verified owner) –
Awesome products guys. Those patu’s are “dangerous”, and the quality of the wooden stand and engraving is absolutely outstanding. No photos yet. My granddaughters live in Australia and I’m heading over there on 5 May returning on 14 May. Happy to send some through once I return.