Twisted Rope belt with Nassa Shell
Twisted rope belt made of several strands of twisted rope, with zigzag Nassa shell decoration. Very intricately designed.
Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: plant fiber rope, small Nassa shells
Dimensions: L 20"
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
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Twisted rope belt made of several strands of twisted rope, with zigzag Nassa shell decoration. Very intricately designed.
Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: plant fiber rope, small Nassa shells
Dimensions: L 20"
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
