This beautiful Mere Pounamu has been carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone/ jade) by Kerry Thompson - Ngāti Paoa
The koru designs on the left and right symbolise whāunau (family). The koru on the right are a reflection of the koru on the left. These are symbolic of how as family, we can reflect on passed experiences to help us face challenges in the future. The mere form was used in this design as a tool to battle the trials we face.
Mere are carved from pounamu (nephrite Jade), stone, bone and wood, and Mere Pounamu are particularly prized. Historically mere were used in warfare and traditionally gifted on special occasions.
Today we see mere used in cultural performances and given as gifts symbolic of respect and chieftainship.
Kerry has been carving for over twenty-five years and has established his position as one of New Zealand’s leading Māori artists. In 1992 he was a jade tutor for the Whangaroa Trust in Kaeo, North of Auckland.
Kerry works with many materials, including cattle bone, whale bone, mother of pearl, pounamu, wood, silver, semi-precious stones, wood glass and print making.
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