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SET OF 2 BILUM MEDICINE BAGS
SYMBOLS OF LIFE
Bilum means womb, the place from which all life springs, and is a very special tradition in Papua. Bilums were, and still are today, worn by men and women, inherited through centuries, across tribes and regions, used to carry babies, goods and the history of the women in the family. These particular bags are made to carry medicine, woven with ancient techniques using natural plant material and decorated with buffalo teeth and wood beads. Medicine bilums were used by the local Shaman to hold sacred potions for curing villagers and for ceremonies to manifest positive change in the physical world. The buffalo is one of the most important animals in Papua, from earthly and spiritual aspects. It’s believed that the buffalo spirit gives special powers to medicine and that it helps humans to be strong, respectful, kind and stay true to themselves.
The set comes complete with blackened metal stands and its intriguing story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. Being handmade each piece is slightly different. Dimensions: Tall bag: 59 x 12,5 x 12cm with the stand, Medium bag: 49 x 12,5 x 12cm with the stand
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$403.36
SET OF 2 BILUM MEDICINE BAGS—
$403.36
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SYMBOLS OF LIFE
Bilum means womb, the place from which all life springs, and is a very special tradition in Papua. Bilums were, and still are today, worn by men and women, inherited through centuries, across tribes and regions, used to carry babies, goods and the history of the women in the family. These particular bags are made to carry medicine, woven with ancient techniques using natural plant material and decorated with buffalo teeth and wood beads. Medicine bilums were used by the local Shaman to hold sacred potions for curing villagers and for ceremonies to manifest positive change in the physical world. The buffalo is one of the most important animals in Papua, from earthly and spiritual aspects. It’s believed that the buffalo spirit gives special powers to medicine and that it helps humans to be strong, respectful, kind and stay true to themselves.
The set comes complete with blackened metal stands and its intriguing story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. Being handmade each piece is slightly different. Dimensions: Tall bag: 59 x 12,5 x 12cm with the stand, Medium bag: 49 x 12,5 x 12cm with the stand
We ship worldwide.
If your country is not listed in the checkout please contact us for a shipping quote.
