Description
This Ve'a is made by our susa Maggie Kose her husband Martin is from a village in Aroma.
Worn across the body by our niece Claire.It is a long strap. Long straps can be adusted by tying a knot at the top. Papuans are very practical people.
Red green and white back and forth design.
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Strap Length: 114cm from each lip
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Height: 39cm
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Width: 52cm
Care
The amazing thing about these fishing line ve'a - bilums is the longevity. Hasu has some in her collection that are over 60 years old.
Our sisters in the village would say use OMO and a scrubbing brush! You can simply soak the ve'a in a bucket of water with some washing liquid or powder, give them a scrub and they will come up beautifully.
Design
Each Ve'a tells a story. Old and new language that tell of time, place, people and lands. The story of Papua New Guinea.