Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection

PulPul Grass Skirt with shell band

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

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Pulpul Grass Skirt with multi-colored fibers, and fine double-shell waist band

Throughout Ledoux’s Manuscript/Diaries (lot 108), and Field Notebooks (lot 110), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, and even the ancient tradition of pulpul tie-dying. Women and children wearing pulpul grass skirts can be seen in Ledoux’s various photographs.

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

Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Pulpul Grass, pigment
Dimensions: W 28" x L 19"

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection