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Bilums - Native String Bags

Bilums are woven in a unique continuous figure-eight knotting technique. They serve as pockets, purses, backpacks, grocery/game bags, baby carriers. They are used to store food, belongings, & ceremonial items. Virtually everyone in New Guinea carries one.

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New Guinea Tribal Art eGuide

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new guinea tribal art eguide

Find out about your fabulous piece of New Guinea tribal art. The eGuide provides quick info about New Guinea art and art areas with links to more information. The eGuide contains over 130 photographs and 10 maps, plus adventure photos from Ron Perry's forty years of explorations in New Guinea and additional research by Doug Mehaffey. A print edition would be 128 pages.

The eGuide is an easily accessible, portable guide for electronic reading devices. Enjoy collecting and living with the beauty and power of New Guinea tribal art.

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