{"product_id":"mere-raukaraka-greenstone-club-1","title":"Mere Raukaraka - Greenstone Club","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly ever made from pounamu, the mere is a symmetrical teardrop in form. Simple in form but a deadly weapon in the hands of an expert. Mere were highly-prized taonga and heirlooms handed down from one generation to the next. To possess a mere signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it. Historically, mere were often used in ceremonies or on occasion as a gift to settle grievances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mere was carved by Yuki Tanaka from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 327mm by 82mm on its own, and is mounted on a native timber base. The mere has a glossy finish, and is bound with an hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588762959927,"sku":null,"price":1513.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/36MarsdenRaukaraka.png?v=1790912592","url":"https:\/\/www.sandscarvingstudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/mere-raukaraka-greenstone-club-1","provider":"Sands Carving Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}