Description

A Maori greenstone mere hand club carved from a bowenite that when held to light is translucent with black inclusions. It has a uneven suspension hole and dates to the 19th century.

Dimensions

33cm long.

19th century Maori mere club, pounamu, 19th century Maori greenstone mere club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori mere club, pounamu, 19th century Maori greenstone mere club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori mere club, pounamu, 19th century Maori greenstone mere club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori mere club, pounamu, 19th century Maori greenstone mere club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre