Maori Greenstone Carved Mere with Suspension Hole

A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional…
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A N.Z. greenstone 20th century Maori carved mere, traditional spatulate form, wide drilled suspension hole, two ridges to the butt end. Not registered. Length 27.8 cm

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