Description
This Ve'a is made by our niece Philo in Inauabui and shown across the body by her.
Philo is the only daughter of our cousin brother Patrick. Philo is a really good cook.
Orange with white and black Kalibobo lighthouse design found in Madang. A travelling design that has come down the country.
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Strap Length: 100cm from each lip
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Height: 28cm
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Width: 46cm
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.