This is as distinct as you can get. It may seem to some from the outset that this is an ordinary stone, but if you look closer and move it around under light, you will surely see a flec of an array of beautiful colors. Adorned with a handle wrap, this XL patu is certainly a marvel. 
 (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 - 470mm x 140mm
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 are symbols of mana (authority), status, cultural identity, and important relationships.
In most cases, our Patu/Mere are purchased to be gifted as birthday gifts, leaving/welcoming gifts, celebrations, and corporate events.
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.