Description
This bilum in made by our cousin sister Elisa in Inauabui, Mekeo Central Province PNG. Shown here by our niece Pauline in the village.
A long handle bilum that could be worn across the body with fluro yellow, orange, blue and white combination.
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 98 cm from each lip
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Bag Height: 33 cm
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Bag Width: 38cm
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.