{"product_id":"mere-raukaraka-greenstone-club","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 Aaron Marshall from Raukaraka pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 377mm by 104mm 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":42442021797943,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/44ArahuraRaukarakaMere.png?v=1789427517","url":"https:\/\/www.sandscarvingstudio.com\/products\/mere-raukaraka-greenstone-club","provider":"Sands Carving Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}