Description
This bilum is made by our cousin sister Margy Kose in Port Moresby.
A short handle worn over the shoulder, PNG style over the neck or carried on the head as pictured by Rensy in POM.
Green tree combination with some orange detail.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 70 cm from each lip
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bilum Height: 50 cm
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bilum Width: 38 cm
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.