Grey Mapere Patu with Cord Handle Lashing - Medium
(Only available via Pre-order. Stone veining may present differently to item in the image displayed. Completion time 3-5 business days)
Grey Mapere Patu with a handle wrapped with cord. Designed with a small hook on the tail end. This Patu is also slightly translucent when under light. There is not much more to say when a Patu like this speaks for itself but what an amazing peice of beautiful Maori art.
Dimensions 100mm x 290mm
A base and engraving of upto 3 words can be added. Base purchase will be charged separately.
Mere or Patu were originally used by Māori in hand-to-hand combat. They were also utilized as a everyday tool for cutting and striking objects. These sacred ancent Māori Taonga symbols of mana (authority), status, cultural identity, and important relationships.
In most cases our Patu/Mere are purchased to be gifted as birthday, leaving/welcoming gifts and other celebrations etc.