Mere Pounamu

A mere pounamu is a short, one-handed weapon, traditionally made from pounamu (New Zealand nephrite jade), used by Māori for close-quarters combat. It's characterised by a flat, elongated blade with a sharp striking edge and is also known as patu pounamu. Beyond its function as a weapon, the mere pounamu holds significant cultural and spiritual importance, symbolizing chieftainship, status, and mana (prestige)

Size: 270mm x 75mm x 20mm