Carved in Stone
South Westland Inanga Pounamu Mere
South Westland Inanga Pounamu Mere
Couldn't load pickup availability
This stunning large 17.7 inch mere is carved from New Zealand South Westland pounamu with gorgeous patterns and translucency.
Mere were originally a weapon used by warriors in hand-to-hand combat. Often passed down through generations, they were thought to embody the spirits of previous owners and seen as the ultimate symbol of strength, mana (authority), and status.
Mere dimensions - (17.7 inches) 449mm x 108mm x 32mm tapered down.
Weight - 1.8 kg ~ 3.9 lb
Hand carved by Brittany Lissington.
Our photos are unedited and taken in natural sunlight to best represent each piece, we may also include backlit photos to show translucency. Please be aware that colours may vary slightly when viewed on different screens or devices.
Share
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). Front.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5872.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). Handle.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5864.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). End.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5865.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). Edge.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5866.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). Back.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5867.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)
![Pounamu mere hand-carved from South Westland Inanga pounamu (greenstone). Translucency.](http://carvedinstone.co.nz/cdn/shop/files/IMG_5887.jpg?v=1719461022&width=1445)