Mere pounamu (nephrite weapon)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameMere pounamu (nephrite weapon)

ProductionUnknown; maker/artist; 1500-1820; Northland

Classificationclubs, edged weapons, mere pounamu

Materialskawakawa (stone), kawakawa (stone)

Materials SummaryWestland source

Techniquesabrasion

DimensionsOverall: 101mm (width), 295mm (length), 21mm (depth), 793g (weight)

Registration NumberME023877

Credit linePurchased 2008

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