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 & Stand Code: S060 Stand Weight: 1.80 Price: $475.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere is a short flat weapon made of stone (in this case greenstone) used by Maori in the past for hand-to-hand fighting. Manufactured from finest quality NZ Nephrite (jade). The carved hardwood base is included. The mere is available in four sizes and in a choice of polished or matt finish 18cm / 7 inch     $475.00 24cm / 9.5 inch     $570.00 29cm / 11.5 inch     $655.00 34cm / 13.5 inch     $710.00
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere - No Stand Code: S060 no stand Weight: 1.80 Price: $390.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere is a short flat weapon made of stone (in this case greenstone) used by Maori in the past for hand-to-hand fighting. Manufactured from finest quality NZ Nephrite (jade). The stand is not included. The mere is available in four sizes and in a choice of polished or matt finish 18cm / 7 inch     $390.00 24cm / 9.5 inch     $485.00 29cm / 11.5 inch     $575.00 34cm / 13.5 inch     $630.00
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere - 17.5cm or 21cm Code: S063 Weight: 1.00 Price: $180.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere is a short flat weapon made of stone (in this case greenstone) which was used by Maori in the past for hand-to-hand fighting. Available in either a matt or polished finish. M7 (17.5cm) & M8 (21cm) Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere Fighting Club
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere - 13cm Code: S063C Weight: 0.80 Price: $110.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere, Patu or Waihaka is a short flat weapon made of stone (in this case greenstone) used by Maori in the past for hand-to-hand fighting. It is available in both a matt or polished finish and can be purchased with or without a solid wood Rimu box. Rimu is a native New Zealand timber. Size : 13cm / 5 inches M6 Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere Fighting Club
	Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere - 29cm Code: S063B Weight: 1.00 Price: $480.00 Quantity in Basket: none
A Mere, Patu or Waihaka 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 available in both a matt or polished finish and can be purchased with or without a solid wood Rimu box. Rimu is a native New Zealand timber. Size : 29cm / 11 inches M9 Greenstone Jade New Zealand Maori Mere Fighting Club