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March Curated Spring Fling Estate Auction
Lot 196:
Arm or ankle band of tightly braided and woven cord, plaited vegetal fiber and dogs’ teeth and nassa shell; and nassa shell band with dogs’ teeth and plastic (trade) ring. Similar item gifted by Louis Pierre Ledoux in 1936 to the American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/8984) Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: plant fiber, small Nassa shell, dogs’ teeth, plastic ring, pigment, bead, string Dimensions: large 5" x 5", small 5" x 1" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection Similar item: American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/8984) https://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/common/image_dup.cfm?catno=80%2E0%2F%208984
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