Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection
Lot 42:
Bilum string bag, finely woven with multiple brown and grey geometric designs. Includes original tag labeled by Ledoux "Just above Aitape", referring to the geographic location of where the bag was procured.
Locale: Aitape, Eastern Sepik Province
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Natural string, pigment
Dimensions: W 14" x H 8"
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
Similar items:
Bonham’s (set of 4 in 2012 auction)
https://www.artkhade.com/object/6f8cB4Hh
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