Large Pounamu Mere Wrapping paper "He aha te taima

"He aha te taima

It symbolizes the continuous movement of life

and the binding of 2 people or 2 cultures for eternity

The three lines represent the Three Baskets of Knowledge which represent the spiritual

it features detailing that celebrates Maori heritage and reo

Large Pounamu Mere Wrapping paper "He aha te taimaLarge Pounamu Mere 315mm x 95mm Base 400mm x 100mm x 210mm Carved by Sands Carving The Pounamu Mere is a short, broad bladed hand weapon shaped like an enlarged teardrop. It was traditionally used to strike or jab an opponent in the body or head. The Mere is a symbol of high status and is believed to bring its owner courage and strength. While it shares the same overall design as a patu, the key difference lies in the material: Patu can be made from