Onewa Mere - Basalt Club
10127
$13,085.00
Mere pounamu were highly-prized taonga (heirlooms) handed down from one generation to the next. To posses a mere signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it, Historically, mere were often used in ceremonies or on occasion as a gift to settle grievances.
This piece was carved by Hiram Higans and measures 350 x 97mm
