CustomGreen Mapere Patu - Medium
Though this Patu is considered a Medium, it sure has a big Mana about it. Wrap carefully in a grey wax cord with an added tail on the end, this Patu is adorned with unique manaia which brings peace and protection.
(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: 270mm x 90mm
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 object. 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.