| Greenstone Jade Maori Mere-24cm (9.5") - No Stand - This jade mere is ornamental of a larger version used for both ceremonial and fighting purposes by Maori warriors. Maori 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).
Width: 3.5 inches / 9 cm
Length: 9.5 inches / 24 cm
Depth: 0.5 inches / 1 cm
The stand is not included.
Ref. 604
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