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Bilum from a tribe on the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, #441 - Price: .00

Bilum from a tribe on the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, #441 - Price: .00

$ 44.88

Availability: 100 in stock
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  • Condition: Good.

    Description

    Bilum from a tribe on the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, #441- Price: .00 USD
    A bilum is a multifunctional knotted or woven bag, native to Papua Island. Its distinctive usage, which involves being hung from the head, is traditionally used to carry various goods, and also children. In 2012, bilum was listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists as a cultural heritage of Indonesia.
    We collected this item on a trip up PNG's Sepik River in 1997
    Materials: Fiber
    Approx.
    Size:
    10 inches wide, 11 inches tall (28 inches including the strap)
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    USPS Priority Fixed Rate Medium Box