Kwoma Brides Bilum Bag – bf467

Category: Other Objects

Doka Village, Washkuk Area, Papua New Guinea

A fine Kwoma Brides bilum bag. Beautifully constructed from bush string dyed using vegetal dyes; and highly decorated with shell, old glass trade beads and two moth cocoons. Usually exchanged between husband and wife to be at either their engagement or wedding day. Weathered; In excellent condition.

Dimensions: 28 x 60 cm or 11 x 23.5 inches.
Price: SOLD

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A Massim Banana Currency Printing Board – bf337

Category: Other Objects

Gameta Village, Kiriwina Island, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

An old Massim money board. Used for printing designs on grass skirts and traditional bananna currency known as “doba”. Carved in elongated oval form with abstract linear motif incised on the front which still has traces of lime infill. Smooth old handling patina; minor loss evident on some of the outer edge. In excellent condition.

Length: 57 cm or 22.5 inches
Price: Sold

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