Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection
Lot 219:
Goggles with slits and carved, painted design, used during ceremonial dances or sing sings.
Similar item gifted by Louis Pierre Ledoux in 1936 to the American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/9003)
Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: seed?, pigment, string
Dimensions: L4 1/2" x W2" (not including string fastener)
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
Similar item:
American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/9003)
https://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/common/image_dup.cfm?catno=80%2E0%2F%209003%20A
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