Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

Nose Pieces

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Set of two mother of pearl nose pieces.

Similar item gifted by Louis Pierre Ledoux in 1936 to the American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/8999)

Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Mother of Pearl shell
Dimensions: L 2" x W 1"

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection

Similar item:
American Museum of Natural History – Division of Anthropology (80/8999)
https://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/common/image_dup.cfm?catno=80%2E0%2F%208999%20A