Description
This ve'a is handmade by our cousin sister Margaret Ono in Inauabui, Mekeo PNG
A long handle can be worn across the body shown by Suki, Amaman and Bossman in the village.
Red, White and sky blue combination
What are the dimensions
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Strap Length: 98cm from each lip
- Strap Width: 5cm
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Bilum Height: 40cm measured from base to lip
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Bilum Width: 62cm 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.