Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

Murik Basket Bag, with bold two-tone design

This auction ended on November 16, 2021.

Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 28%

Not sold

Description

Basket bag with bold two-tone (grey, red) weave design. Poor but original condition.

Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea

Date: circa 1900
Material: Plant fiber, pigment
Dimensions: W 23" x H 17"

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection