This is a Mere Pounamu I carved from a slice of Raukaraka Pounamu that was given to me by a mate. He already owns a Mere, and the idea with this one was to create a replica in a different type of Pounamu so the two could be compared side by side. Same form, same…
This is the first full-sized mere I’ve ever carved—a taonga that holds real weight, in every sense. At 36cm long and 12cm wide, this is a substantial and commanding piece. Made from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu from the Hokitika region, it is large, solid, and purposeful—carved to reflect both strength and dignity.—a taonga that holds…
