After something small that speaks loud, then look no further as our small Patu are a perfect fit! What a beautiful hand carved Taonga. This will surely be a gift to be remembered. (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 85mm
 
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.