MT. HAGEN BILUM

The five category Mt. Hagen bilum pieces are found in different traditional societies of Western Highlands Province. They have very common features of common colors, designs and patterns which have distinct names in local dialects in socieites they represent. The Province has beautiful bilum tradition with many of its pieces are well preserved and occupy distinct cultural space in societies they represent. Few pieces of their baby and garden bilums are lost and need to be revived, preserved and safeguarding.