{"product_id":"greenstone-mere-handcrafted-jade-carving-object-form","title":"Greenstone Mere, handcrafted jade carving object form","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium sized New Zealand Jade Mere with a polished finish to bring out the beauty of the stone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a thick braided cord on the handle and a detailed meaning of the carving. *piece does not come with the stand* \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e290mm Long (11.6 Inches) \u003cbr\u003eIncludes Free Shipping Worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMāori were honourable fighters in the close confines of New Zealand's dense bush, small hand weapons were the most practical to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were most often carved in stone or jade and were used like a knife with a stabbing movement so needed a strong wrist tether to keep them in the hand while fighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe greenstone mere is highly valued and was passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNowadays there are used for ceremonial purposes and to convey mana and respect for the artform to the beholder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mere represents authority and triumph over adversity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brands HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52217071206719,"sku":"Bontnz_J5001","price":3785.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/1442\/2847\/files\/J5001.jpg?v=1770233378","url":"https:\/\/buykiwidirect.co.nz\/products\/greenstone-mere-handcrafted-jade-carving-object-form","provider":"Buy Kiwi Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}