Description
Mekeo style- different front and back- This ve'a is handmade by our cousin sister Elisa in Inauabui, Mekeo PNG
A medium handle can be worn across the body or on the shoulder shown by our niece Hasu in the village.
Orange, blue, green & black combination on front and red, green, white and black combination on the back.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 92cm from each lip plus fringing added
- Strap Width: 1.5cm
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Bilum Height: 33cm measured from base to lip
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Bilum Width: 33cm measured across 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.