Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection
Lot 150:
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
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