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THBImpressive 1850s Maori Mere Pounamu (Jade)
Lot 158
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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New Zealand, indigenous Polynesia, Maori culture, ca. 1850. A superb and substantial Maori mere pounamu, finely hewn from rich green nephrite jade (pounamu) with subtle dark inclusions and natural translucence. The broad, spatulate blade tapers gracefully to a short, rounded handle incised with shallow transverse grip ridges. A drilled suspension hole near the butt end allowed for attachment of a wrist cord. The lustrous surface bears a soft polish from both workmanship and age, with faint mottling enhancing the stone’s natural beauty. Size: 4.316" W x 14.25" H (11 cm x 36.2 cm)
In Maori tradition, the mere pounamu is among the most revered of all taonga (treasures). More than a weapon, it embodied the mana (prestige, authority, and spiritual power) of its owner. Carried by chiefs and esteemed warriors, the mere pounamu signified leadership and was often gifted to cement alliances or commemorate important events. Such pieces were frequently given personal names and carefully handed down through generations, each acquiring layers of ancestral history. The exceptional craftsmanship, fine polish, and lustrous green hue of pounamu elevated these clubs above those made from wood or stone, making them potent symbols of both martial skill and high status.
Provenance: ex-Peyton Wright Gallery, Sanata Fe, NM.
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#196744Remarkably intact, with minor wear along top edge.Condition
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