Greenstone Jade Maori Mere-34cm (13.5") with Stand

Maori were very skilful fighters with the club.

Length:13.5"/34cm

This jade mere is ornamental of a larger version used as ceremonial as well as a fighting club by Maori warriors. The Maori warriors were very skilful fighters with the club and, when they used it, would lunge the mere forward in a stabbing motion, directing the rounded, sharp, edge towards the forehead in an attempt to break the skull and destroy the brain.
Manufactured from finest quality NZ Nephrite (jade).
A carved base made from NZ native hardwood is included. The base is approximately 17cm.

Ref. 602