Bilum Dress Item Number: 3238/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dress based on the construction techniques of bilum bags. Made of cotton fibre in a stretchy weave. Garment is long and narrow, with no variation in shape other than a slightly narrower top edge. Bottom has a short fringe. Two straps attached to the top edge; two tassels hang from neck at front. Decorative patterning of shaped vertical lines in blue, white, brown and yellow, at both front and back of dress.
Item History
- Made by Florence Jaukae Kamel (Maker) in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea during 2010
- Owned by Pamela Rosi before April 27, 2017
- Received from Pamela Rosi (Donor) on April 27, 2017
What
- Name
- Bilum Dress
- Identification Number
- 3238/1
- Type of Item
- dress
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 111.0 cm, width 52.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Creator
- Florence Jaukae Kamel (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Pamela Rosi
- Received from
- Pamela Rosi (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2010
- Ownership Date
- before April 27, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on April 27, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3238/0001