Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

Ankle or Arm Bands

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Set of two tightly braided woven cord and plaited ankle or arm bands with nassa shell

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 rope, small Nassa shells
Dimensions: W 4" x H 2"
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