[Mihalic] bilum/basket

[C A Volker]

In New Ireland at least, people make a difference between bilum and basket.

Craig Volker
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Subject: [Mihalic] Bilum

bilum: Lattas (p. 170) translated this as meaning "basket" (in West New
Britain Province).  Has anyone heard of this usage elsewhere?