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Cathy Kata was born in Pakin Village in the Nebliyer region of Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Her tribal group is Kapia Ulgu; her language, Timbuka. She lives and works in Goroka. Cathy has been a professional bilum (string bag) maker since 2003, created using traditional hand-weaving techniques. Cathy has won awards and acclaim for her work in a number of recent competitions. In 2007, she was an artist in residence at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, where she also conducted workshops with the local community. [from "Hailans to Ailans catalogue, Alcheringa Gallery]

Born: 1966