Sac traditionnel, traditional bag, oceanic art, papua new guinea, currency

Rare sac monnaie papou ou "bilum monnaie" fabriqué à partir de cordelettes végétales tressées, de coquillages porcelaines ou "cauris", de coquillages de type "Nassrius" et de boutons de récupération. Chaque papou, femme ou homme, possède son bilum pour transporter de la nourriture, du tabac, des noix de bétel, des amulettes... Ce spécimen est exceptionnel car très décoré et sert lors événements importants comme lors d'un mariage.

Il peut également servir de monnaie d'échange. Rare papuan "bilum" currency bag made from woven vegetable cords, porcelain or "cauris" shells, "Nassrius" shells and recovery buttons.

Each papuan, woman or man, has its bilum to carry food, tobacco, betel nuts, amulets... This specimen is exceptional because it is very decorated and serves during important events such as during a wedding. Without the handle : 25 x 32 cm. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania".

The seller is "art-tribal-oceanien" and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Material: Vegetal fibers and shells
Original/Reproduction: Original