Description
This bilum is handmade by our niece Philo in Inauabui, Mekeo PNG
A long handle can be worn on the shoulder or across the body as shown by Malu on Gadigal Land.
Orange, green, and fluro yellow highway combination nice detail on the strap.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 90cm from each lip
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bilum Height: 39cm
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bilum Width: 43cm measured from the base
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.