NZ Greenstone Mere on Pine Stand – Giftware & Engravers

This beautifully hand-carved New Zealand Greenstone Mere would make an impressive Presentation Piece, Corporate Gift, Trophy, Souvenir of New Zealand or as an alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Key.

The Greenstone Mere has a Polished Finish and measures approx 29.5cm Long by 9.2cm High (at highest points) by 1.5cm Thick (at thickest points)

The Base measures 35cm Long by 8.8cm Deep by 2cm High (Angled, not including Height of the Holder)

As a general rule the rangatira (chief) carries the mere, or short club. The mere was carried thrust into the girdle of the piupiu or in a special war belt. The common characteristic of the mere is a flat, broad blade with a rounded end made sharp enough to split the skull of a man or cause deadly injury to the neck or ribs.