Description
Telefomin Bilum Tribal - Natural
Hand made from local grasses by hill tribe women in Papua New Guinea.
Reed grasses are beaten to release the fibres that are then hand spun into the threads that make these unique Bilums.
Natural dyes are made using various plants.
This style is used to carry babies as well as goods.
This is an artifact made in the 1980's and is worthy of any musuem.
It is in perfect condition and has never been used.
Telefomin Bilum.
Width 33 x Height 30cm x 66 cm strap - unstretched
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