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Louis Ledoux: Papua New Guinea Collection
Lot 223:
Set of two tightly braided and woven plaited ankle or arm bands with Nassa shell, and dogs’ teeth, and bead ornamentation
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, pigment, bead, string
Dimensions: Largest 4.5" x 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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