March Curated Spring Fling Estate Auction
Lot 195:
Set of two tightly braided woven cord and plaited ankle or arm bands with nassa shell 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 rope, small Nassa shells Dimensions: W 4" x H 2" 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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