Large 23cm NZ Māori Greenstone Mere (Stand Optional)

This large 23cm Māori Greenstone Mere can be purchased with or without the wooden stand. With the stand, it makes an excellent presentation piece to retiring business leaders, inspiring coaches, for a 21st, tangi, etc. Or purchase one of these magnificent pieces to add to your Māori collection.

This polished Maori Greenstone Mere is made from New Zealand greenstone, found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. At approximately 23cm (9") long, the mere is  shorter than the normal length of an ancient mere (often 33 to 34cm long) but is still an impressive piece to hold in your hand.  You could potentially also put it on a strong cord around your neck, for the ultimate statement piece.

The Greenstone Mere is finished off with a plaited strap. Please always hold the mere at the short end, with your hand through the strap. This is a valuable item that you don't want to drop. Greenstone dropped at just the right angle on a hard floor can shatter.

Ideally, store it on its wooden stand and enjoy looking at the innate beauty of New Zealand Greenstone Jade (pounamu).

The stand can have a gold engraved plaque on the front - up to 5 words.  Please note that the stand cannot be returned if engraved, aside from the unlikely event that the engraving has been done wrong.  Allow 4 days for engraving to be done.  Other engraving options include laser engraving into the wood, and the placement of engraving on front and back of the stand.

There is also the option of purchasing the mere and stand nestled in a deluxe black gift box - perfect as a presentation gift.

Proudly carved in New Zealand.

Shipped worldwide.