Pounamu Mere

Description

Pounamu was, and still is highly prized and the Mere Pounamu as a weapon of a Chief or Rangatira, was the most revered of all Māori weapons. This piece has been locally carved and the Pounamu sourced from the Westcoast of the South Island. This magnificent piece measures 28cm x 8.50cm, Marsden stone with a black wrist cord