Description
This bilum in made by our cousin sister Margy Kose based in Port Moresby.
A short handle worn over the shoulder or PNG style over the neck like our niece Claire pictured in the village of Inauabui, Mekeo NCD.
Red highway and yellow and black combination. PNG colours we share with our first nations friends from this land.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 58cm from each lip
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bilum Height: 40 cm
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bilum Width: 57cm
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.