Bilum

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Bilum Synthetic cordage. Red, black, white and yellow. Both sides of the pouch it has figure of bird of paradise incorporated in yellow cordage. Line of fringing of red and black down both side edges. Five white stars on the black background of pouch. Handle made of two separate strands that are tied together with the Pom poms at the proximal end. Appear to be tassels/pom-poms missing.

Accession number: 2017.90.2 Last Update: 25 Sept 2023
Other Name

Bag (English)

Accession Number

2017.90.2

Accession Date

11 Oct 2017

Department

Pacific

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