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New Zealand Greenstone Mere with Stand
You can trace your Greenstone from the below link
https://www.newzealandpounamu.com/trace/p2012NFS
YOUR MERE
All Pounamu is sacred and highly valued by Ngāi Tahu, the most southern tribe of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Carving this sacred stone has been a cornerstone of our culture for hundreds of years and we are honoured that you have chosen to adorn yourself with this most sacred gift.
Traditionally, mere were reserved for warriors of distinguished mana and powers. Today, mere are gifts or taonga of high meaning and regard.
Very well Carved Polished Mere
NZ Polished Greenstone Mere
Hapopo
This stone is Hapopo. It's colour ranges from meduim green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name orginating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is located in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland)
Size
Length 35 cm or 350 mm approx
Widest part 10 cms or 100 mm
Thickiest Part 26 mm approx
Weight 1.7 kg
