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A large 18th century mere…
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Wellington
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19-Mar-2024
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Description:
A large 18th century mere pounamu, elegant finely carved spatulate shaped blade reducing to a tapering grip section. The butt carved with five concentric grooves and pierced with a classical stone drilled countersunk suspension hole. Carved in kawakawa variety stone with a large milky inclusion running down one side. Small natural scar to the butt. Length 37 cm.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori