New Zealand Greenstone Mere 350 mm with Base - WGNZOMERE35

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New Zealand Greenstone Mere with Stand

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 Greenstone Mere

SIZE length 35cm  width 14cm

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Your Rawstone

Stone Reference:S10097U9

Size:10000x5500x7000

Type:Hapopo

Weight:500.00 Kg

Origin:Te Tai o Poutini

Rūnanga:Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu


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)

Weight 1.3 kg