Accession No
2016.93
Description
Bilum. String bag made of synthetic wool. Design divided into four opposing triangles; top and bottom red with yellow bird of paradise designs and yellow wavy border; black with white three leaf designs either side. Same designs repeated on reverse. Handle with black edging woven in red, yellow and black to form triangle and diamond designs.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; National Capital District; Port Moresby; Boroko
Period
21st century
Source
Donoghue, Heather [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2016.93; MAA: MN0087; 52 [Collector no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wool (synthetic)
Local Term
Bilum
Measurements
255mm x 390mm
Events
Exhibition (Maudslay Gallery)
EXH.2018.4 | Pacific Currents
Event Date
Author: Remke Velden
Context (Field collection)
Purchased by Heather Donoghue at Tabari Craft Market, Boroko, Port Moresby, 21 October 2015. Design based on PNG flag for 40th Independence Day celebrations.
Event Date 21/10/2015
Author: heather donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Rectangular bilum divided into four opposing triangles; top and bottom red with yellow bird of paradise designs and yellow wavy border; black with white three leaf designs either side. Same designs repeated on reverse. Handle with black edging woven in red, yellow and black to form triangle and diamond designs.
Event Date 8/6/2016
Author: heather donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Bilum. String bag made of synthetic wool. Design divided into four opposing triangles; top and bottom red with yellow bird of paradise designs and yellow wavy border; black with white three leaf designs either side. Same designs repeated on reverse. Handle with black edging woven in red, yellow and black to form triangle and diamond designs.
Event Date 25/5/2025
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:269556
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