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Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection
Lot 151:
Arm or ankle band of tightly braided and woven cord, plaited vegetal fiber and dogs teeth and nassa shell; and nassa shell band with dogs’ teeth and plastic (trade) ring.
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, small Nassa shell, dogs’ teeth, plastic ring, pigment, bead, string
Dimensions: large 5" x 5", small 5" x 1"
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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