Greenstone Mere / Ornamental Maori Weapons

Because Jade is so hard, it was used to make tools and weapons in the olden days. Today, the finest quality stone is used to fashion jewellery and ornaments. The colour varies greatly and is a matter of preference.
This jade mere (said ""merry"") is ornamental of a larger version used as both ceremonial as well as fighting club by Maori warriors. They 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). New Zealand Nephrite (Jade) is a stone for which New Zealand has become famous. Also known as Greenstone, or more locally known as Pounamu, it is accorded supernatural qualities and is greatly valued.
Large Greenstone Mere

	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere-18cm 7" Code: S060 Weight: 0.60 Price: $387.75 Quantity in Basket: none
Length:7"/18cm Weight: 1.2lb/500g This jade mere (said ""merry"") is ornamental of a larger version used as both ceremonial as well as fighting club by Maori warriors. They 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). The carved hardwood base is included.
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere-24cm (9.5") Code: S060B Weight: 1.00 Price: $480.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Length:9.5"/24cm Weight: 1.5lb/650g This jade mere (said ""merry"") is ornamental of a larger version used as both ceremonial as well as fighting club by Maori warriors. They 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). The carved hardwood base is included. Width: 3.5 inches / 9 cm Length: 9.5 inches / 24 cm Depth: 0.5 inches / 1 cm
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere-29cm (11.5") Code: S060C Weight: 1.10 Price: $585.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Length:11.5"/29cm Weight: 2.5lb/1.1kg This jade mere (said ""merry"") is ornamental of a larger version used as both ceremonial as well as fighting club by Maori warriors. They 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). The carved hardwood base is included.
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere-34cm (13.5") Code: S060D Weight: 1.40 Price: $640.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Length:13.5"/34cm Weight: 3lb/1.3kg This jade mere (said ""merry"") is ornamental of a larger version used as both ceremonial as well as fighting club by Maori warriors. They 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). The carved hardwood base is included.
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere Fighting Club Code: S063 Weight: 1.00 Price: $510.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere is a short flat weapon made of stone (in this case greenstone) used by Maori of the past for hand-to-hand fighting. It is displayed in a solid wood Rimu box - this has a lid. Rimu is a native New Zealand timber. If you prefer a smaller size please email us and we will let you know what is available. Note that the size given is for the box. The Mere measures 11.5" x 4.4". Width: 6.25 inches / 16 cm Length: 13.75 inches / 35 cm Depth: 1.4 inches / 4 cm Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere Fighting Club

Greenstone Mere / Ornamental Maori Weapons