Early 20th Century Maori Greenstone Mere

A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand…
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A good old (early 20th century) Maori greenstone mere (hand club), good dark green tone with paler inclusions, traditional wide spatulate blade, reduced grip with rounded butt end, no drill hole, good overall polish. With numerous old newspaper cuttings pertaining to the sale of greenstone mere, c. 1950/60. Length 35 cm

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