Very Rare Patu Maori Mere Highly Collectible Weapon
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Very Rare Patu Maori Mere Highly Collectible Weapon:
$199.00
Very Rare Patu Maori Mere Highly Collectible Weapon.
Themere(Māori pronunciation:[ˈmɛrɛ]) is a type of short, broad-bladed weapon in the shape of an enlarged tear drop. It was used to strike/jab an opponent in the body or the head (it is misleading to call it a club as described by early visitors to New Zealand) (patu), usually made fromNephrite jade(Pounamuor greenstone).[1]A mere is one of the traditional,close combat, one-handedweaponsof the indigenousMāori, ofNew Zealandand a symbol ofchieftainship.
This piece is highly collectible and rare. this one was used as decoration has original patina and made from Z PURIRI aheavy brown timber of great Quality and durability.
Very Rare Patu Maori Mere Highly Collectible Weapon:
$199.00