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An old Māori mere pounamu,

Estimate $3,500 - $5,500

Realised: $3,000 plus premium

Lot Details

the handle with four concentric grooves and tapered suspension hole to the pronounced oval butt, short, reduced grip. The large blade mildly tapered with mildly curved end. Probably kawakawa variety with slightly yellow veining and pale flecks. L.360mm. Registered Y21280.

An old Māori mere pounamu, Image 1++
An old Māori mere pounamu, Image 1++