Large Pounamu Mere mug It's deep connection to the

It's deep connection to the whenua and connecting us to our whakapapa

The shape of this design is a Closed Koru which symbolises the circle of life and how it possesses no beginning or end

designed by Miriama Grace-Smith for Moana Road

-The design inside this piece are Koru which symbolise the continuous movement of life

Large Pounamu Mere mug It's deep connection to theLarge Pounamu Mere 345mm x 110mm Base 225mm x 210mm Carved by Sands Carving The Pounamu Mere is a short, broad bladed hand weapon shaped like an enlarged teardrop. It was traditionally used to strike or jab an opponent in the body or head. The mere is a symbol of high status and is believed to bring its owner courage and strength. While it shares the same overall design as a patu, the key difference lies in the material: Patu can be made from wood,