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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu
Hassle-free returnsThis impressively large mere was carved by Hawkes Bay artist, Paddy Cooper. The stone is a highly desirable deep, dark piece of Kawakawa.
Mere of this size are extremely difficult to find and the quality of the stone further enhances the unique nature of this piece.
Please note that the wooden mere base / stand is sold separately and not part of the artist's original work.
The artist behind this creationCarving only New Zealand greenstone and native wood, Paddy is a sixth-generation New Zealander who began his craft over 30 years ago. First taught by local Māori, his work has a distinct Māori influence and he considers his pieces to be taonga, or treasures. A love of nature inspires his work and he chooses simplicity in his designs to show off the stone. As well as pendants, Paddy carves larger sculptures out of both pounamu and wood.
