| Greenstone Jade Maori Mere-29cm (11.5") - No Stand - Manufactured from finest quality NZ Nephrite (jade). Length:11.5"/29cm This jade mere is ornamental of a larger version used for both ceremonial and fighting purposes 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. The stand is not included.
Ref. 603
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