{"product_id":"greenstone-mere-handcrafted-jade-carving-j5628","title":"Greenstone Mere, handcrafted jade carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large, hand-crafted jade mere with a bound leather cord.    \u003cbr\u003e(The mere on the left-hand side of image)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e370mm Long (14.6 Inches) \u003cbr\u003eIncludes free international Shipping - DHL Express.\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":"Tamaki Carvers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347816100029,"sku":"J5628","price":3161.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9515\/5278\/files\/merepounamu_Feb26_4.jpg?v=1788049591","url":"https:\/\/www.ecovert.co.nz\/ko\/products\/greenstone-mere-handcrafted-jade-carving-j5628","provider":"ecoVert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}