Description: Bilum hand woven traditional string bag from Papua New Guinea ( PNG ) from the 1970s or 1980s with a long shoulder strap. Colorful Red, tan / natural and blue / black geometric weaving Size approximately 8” x 14” According to the UNFPA Papua New Guinea website: "In everyday life, bilums are common tote bags used to carry goods home from the market or the garden. In fashion, they are worn as accessories to promote one’s status. In times of ill health, bilums are used as stretchers to transport the sick or injured. And at the end of life, bilums hold a prominent place in funeral ceremonies, with high-status members of a tribe or community often buried inside a large and colourful bilum. Thus, from the cradle to the grave, literally, bilums help Papua New Guineans trace the course of a lifetime." #bilumcampaign
Price: 149 USD
Location: Berkeley, California
End Time: 2024-02-01T16:07:18.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Fiber
Unit Quantity: 1
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Maker: handmade
