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TIK019
It is a full size mere club, measuring approximately 13 - 13 1/2" (33 - 34cm) from end to end, and weighing approximately 2.2lb (1 kg).
The mere was used as a thrusting club, particularly to attack the victim's temple or under his ribs. The pounamu ( greenstone) mere has always been highly prized, possibly because of its scarcity and the amount of work required to make it.
NB: As greenstone can vary in color, the color of the one you receive may vary from what you see in the photo. Regardless, it will still be a magnificent piece. On request, we are happy to email you a photo of the one we have in stock.
The Greenstone Mere can also be purchased with a stand, as seen below. The stand is made from native New Zealand Rimu and beautifully carved with Maori carving.
Here's what one customer said about his purchase:
"Thankyou - I received my mere today and I just thought I would email you and tell you that it is a beautiful piece and WOW it is a work of art and quite stunning and the pictures don't do it justice".
Mark H, San Diego, USA, 20 April 2008
And another:
"...I am getting back into the swing of typical daily life and wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the mere that you selected. My husband was so surprised and overwhelmed by the gift - and how could he not have been, for it is just beautiful. Thanks again also for the excellent
service that you provided - it made the whole process much less stressful than it could have been, given my history with such purchases".
Karen U, Australia, 12 Feb 2010
Click below to view a video of our full-size greenstone mere against a smaller mere, suitable for hanging on the wall:
