Description
This bilum in made by our cousin sister Maggie Kose based in Port Moresby.
A short handle worn over the shoulder or PNG style over the neck like our niece Suki is wearing in the village or like Grace over the shoulder on Gadigal land.
Sky blue, red and white pele and highway combination.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 77cm from each lip
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bilum Height: 30cm
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bilum Width: 39cm
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.