Superb LARGE (18\") NEPHERITE JADE MAORI MERE (Club), New Zealand, 19th-20th C.
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Superb LARGE (18\") NEPHERITE JADE MAORI MERE (Club), New Zealand, 19th-20th C.:
$3750.00
ORIGINAL
LARGE MAORI
MERE POUNAMU
Traditionally Carved from
Nephrite Jade orGreenstone
New Zealand, late 19th - early 20th C.
collected in New Zealand
in the 1960s
Do to its size, this MERE was probably created for ceremonial purposes, as a symbol of power and authority.
Meres typically average 14\" in length.
Larger Meres are rare due to the difficulty of finding a single high quality piece of unblemished nephrite, suitable for fashioning the finished piece. Further, larger pieces are much more difficult and time consuming to finish.
No repair or restoration noted.
Part of an Estate Liquidation
Authenticity Guaranteed
LARGE MAORI NEPHRITE JADE (Greenstone)MAORI MERE orMERE POUNAMU
Collected in New Zealand in the 1960s.
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE: The Mere is18 3/16\" long; x 3 1/2\"wide, max, blade
15/8\"wide, max, at butt; Hourglass drill hole3/8\" diam., max.
CONDITION: Other than a few light wear marks, and a small chip
at edge of drill hole, the Mere is insuperbcondition.
It has a rich dark green patina, enhanced by age and
handling.
MATERIAL: Very dark green native Arahura jade, opaque but with
peripheral translucency adding beauty and character
which,despite the slim elegant silhouette, allows it to
present as a very solid club.
THERE HAS BEEN NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION OF THE was collected in New Zealand in the 1960sand remained in a private US collection until ~1998;It was then acquired by Tribal Art dealer,
Tony Milton of Gone Beyond
for his personal collection;
It was sold to a New Mexico Asian Art dealer in 2000
for his personal collection where it has remained to date.
It is unbroken and un-restored.THIS PIECE IS PART OF AN ESTATE LIQUIDATION
A COPY OF ORIGINAL 2000 BILL of SALE,
WITH DESCRIPTION, INCLUDED.
BACKGROUND
These nephrite or greenstone Meres were considered sacred objects reserved for New Zealand’s indigenous Maori chiefs or nobility.
The greenstone, or pounamu, chosen for the mere was carefully selected for color and lack of flaws. It was first rough cut with pieces of quartzite combined with sand and water. Finishing the surface was done with fine sandstone a very hard smooth stone.
The Mere is a leaf-shaped form of a short club. It was used as a close-range striking weapon for end-on thrusting, jabbing or striking. Targets were the ribs, neck, temple or skull. The butt could also be used it very close range to strike the head.
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For qustions or more informationplease contact us directly attoll free at(877) 922-3246SIMILARITEMSClickHere to VIEW style=\"text-align: left;\">SIZE: The Mere is18 3/16\" long x 31/2\" max. blade width;
hourglass drill hole is3/8\"; Weight 2lbs, 9.6 oz. (1.18 Kilos)
CONDITION: The MERE is in excellent condition and is
UNBROKEN withNO RESTORATION.
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Superb LARGE (18\") NEPHERITE JADE MAORI MERE (Club), New Zealand, 19th-20th C.:
$3750.00