NZ Greenstone Mere (BP155) Hapopo Pounamu
Stunning Hapopo Pounamu Mere carved locally by Allan Moreton.
Mere are a short-handled weapon shaped like a club with a flat elongated edge designed for close combat. Though weapons like this were made from a variety of mediums such as wood or bone, ones carved from pounamu were highly prized.
The Mere is a symbol of courage, respect and strength. It will enable you to cut through life’s obstacles
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
248 mm length
73 mm width
29 mm depth
This piece does not come with a 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 mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
Original: $423.10
-65%$423.10
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Stunning Hapopo Pounamu Mere carved locally by Allan Moreton.
Mere are a short-handled weapon shaped like a club with a flat elongated edge designed for close combat. Though weapons like this were made from a variety of mediums such as wood or bone, ones carved from pounamu were highly prized.
The Mere is a symbol of courage, respect and strength. It will enable you to cut through life’s obstacles
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
248 mm length
73 mm width
29 mm depth
This piece does not come with a 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 mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
