Large Pounamu Greenstone Mere Pendant

Beautiful genuine New Zealand Pounamu, Greenstone - carved locally with aroha. A precious taonga to keep and pass down the generations.

Beautifully carved by skilled carvers locally.

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.

Carved by MOKO Pounaumu in Christchurch.

Dimensions: 115 mm x 30 mm

This is the exact piece that you will receive. Buy with confidence here at Awa Designs that you are purchasing a genuine New Zealand pounamu carving.