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Belum (image of a tew, i.e., malevolent spirit) (one of set of four); carved of sago palm pith; seated male human figure, round hat on head, arms bent, hands just under chin, knees drawn up (elbows and knees touch to leave "shape of canoe between arms and legs"); together represents the water spirit Bilum Salui.
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