It is very rare that we make a patu made of blue pearl kiriweti, so this Taonga is very special. The flecks of blue are just incredible. What is not to love about this beautiful Taonga. A marble base and engraving of up to three words can be added. 
 (To add a personalized Wood Base with a three-word engraving, please add this to your cart by going to the Wood Base section. They are sold separately)
Dimensions 105mm x 350mm
Mere or Patu were originally used by Māori in hand-to-hand combat. They were also utilized as an 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 birthdays, leaving/welcoming gifts and other celebrations, etc.
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.