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Louis Pierre Ledoux's Papua New Guinea Collection
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Adventurer, Academic, Industrialist: Louis Pierre Ledoux 1936 New Guinea Expedition
In early 1936, on recommendation by American anthropologist Margaret Mead, Louis Pierre Ledoux, recent Harvard University graduate, headed to the lower eastern Sepik River of Papua New Guinea to study the Murik people.
The results of his self-funded expedition is an extraordinary collection of hundreds of artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, diaries, and letters left untouched for 85 years.
Willow Auction House is proud to announce the Auction of Pierre Ledoux's Important Papers, Photographs and Artifacts from his 1936 Expedition to the Sepik River. 300 Lower Sepik River Mask, Kaup, Murik Lakes region Mask (Flute Mask) with small ears Locale: Lower Sepik River, Kaup (Murik Lakes) Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood, Pigment Dimensions: H 11" 28 cm x W 6"/15 cm Technique: Carved Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux C... 1 Ledoux Black Crate From New Guinea Expedition Large black crate in which Louis Pierre Ledoux shipped and stored items from his expedition in Papua New Guinea in 1936. Condition: Chips, cracks and peeling paint, missing one of the rope handles, also has a notch inside by lock. Dimensions: W 29... 301 Lower Sepik River Flute Mask Mask (Flute Mask) with original red, black, yellow pigment; original fiber plugs in septum Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood, Pigment, Fiber Dimensions: H 10 1/2" / 26.5 cm x W 5 1/2" ... 2 Article/English Translation of Murik Ethnographic Article and English translation of Murik ethnographic article. Journal article (original format) of Schmidt, P. Joseph. "Die Ethnographie Der Nor-Papua (Murik-Kaup-Karau) Bei Dallmannhafen, Neu-Guinea." which translates to "The Ethnography of North P... 302 Lower Sepik River Flute Mask Carved Wooden Mask (Flute Mask) fully covered in red pigment, stylized face with typical Murik long, beak-like nose Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood, Pigment Dimensions: H 15 1/2" / 39... 3 Ledoux Notes 1932 Firth Field and CG Seligmann Notes typed by Louis Pierre Ledoux on 1932 R. Firth's field notes, and 1910 C.G. Seligmann's "The Mels of British N.G..." Typed notes entitled "Field Method: notes from R. Firth on 1st Nov. 1932" covering topics such as 'Actual Field Methods', 'Home... 303 Lower Sepik River Mask, Kopar / Angoram style Carved Wooden Mask, long pointed nose, stylized. Damage and repair to bottom chin area. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this kind of mask with its long, pointed beak-like nose is typical of Lower Sepik art, specifically of the Kopar/Ang... 4 Harvard University Related Documents, Letters 1936 Harvard University related documents, letters 1936. Includes Harvard Exam Questions for English (1932-1933), Geology (1932-1933), Anthropology (1933-1935), History (1933-1934). Handwritten notes comparing styles of Batak, Dayak, North Ireland, etc.... 304 Lower Sepik River Mask, Murik Carved Wooden Mask with shell ornament around eyes, red and yellow pigments and design, fibrous tufts in eyes. On e identifying feature of Murik masks is their long trunk-like nose (or beak), and a spiral spider design "mabaranego" -- the spider re... 5 Letter Written in Cursive Pidgin 1934 2 page letter, dated Sept. 24, 1934, Alexishafen from Rimoa Hubert addressed to 'Karumoa Alfred'? written in pidgin, Reverse side has another note, unsigned and undated in a different handwriting, mentions Kaiba (one of Louis Pierre Ledoux's informan... 305 Lower Sepik River Mask Carved Wooden Mask with Small Ears and Yellow Pigment Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood, Pigment Dimensions: H 15"/ 38 cm x W 6"/ 15 cm Technique: Carved Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux... 6 1935 Letter AP Elkin Telling Ledoux Go to Murik One page handwritten letter with envelope, signed AP. Elkin, dated Jan. 8 1935, on The University of Sydney stationary, the letter states that Louis Pierre Ledoux should go to Murik where he should call on Father Jos. Schmidt [P. Joseph Schmidt] and ... 306 Lower Sepik River Mask, Kopar / Angoram style Carved Wooden Mask with very long, pointed nose. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this kind of mask with its long, pointed beak-like nose is typical of Lower Sepik art, specifically of the Kopar/Angoram people, and depicts powerful spirit... 7 Articles Written by Margaret Mead Articles and notes written by Margaret Mead that would help Louis Pierre Ledoux in the field. 1930 "Melanesian Middlemen" Natural History: The Journal of the American Museum of Natural History, Vol. XXX, No. 2, page 115-130, 1931, "Chapter 2, The Pr... 307 Lime Container, Sepik River Lime Container or Stopper, carved, anthropomorphic, marked "36-105-70 / 455" by Ledoux, with white and traces of red and blue pigmentation. Nose elongated beyond the face and into a snake or crocodile. On other side, nose elongated to geometirc desi... 8 Margaret Mead/Reo F. Fortune Equipment List Notes Margaret Mead / Reo F. Fortune equipment list and notes on the Murik 1927 Equipment List used by R F. Fortune, and notes written by Margaret Mead and husband R. F. Fortune regarding their 1932-1933 expedition to New Guinea. The 1927 Equipment List ... 308 Canoe prow figure, lower Sepik River Canoe prow figure, possibly of Papuan big-eared bat, which was once considered extinct since 1890 until finding a specimen in 2014. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood Dimensions: H 19"/ ... 9 Murik Basket Bag, Very Small, Thin Handle Basket bag, very small, with thin handle. Light beige, with some beige and red weave throughout. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Plant fiber, pigment Dimensions: W 7" x H 5" P... 309 Lower Sepik River Mask Carved wooden mask with pointed nose and geometric deisgn elements. This is an exquisite, rare and unusual designed mask. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood Dimensions: H19 1/2" / 49cm x ... 10 Murik Basket Bag, Clutch-Style, Small Basket bag, clutch-style, beige with dark brown weave design. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Plant fiber, pigment Dimensions: W 9" x H 6" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Coll... 310 Lower Sepik River Mask Carved wooden mask with pronounced pointed nose and slanted eyes, original red and yellow design, rattan decoration on one edge. Similar to masks found in the Ramu River, Lower Sepik Province. Locale: New Guinea Region: Lower Sepik River Country: ... 11 PulPul Grass Skirt, Multi-Toned in Grey, Beige PulPul grass skirt, multi-toned with grey, beige, red fibers. 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 e... 311 Lower Sepik River Mask Carved wooden mask,with ribbed design around face and a ribbed center line from forehead to nose, slanted eyes. Original twisted rope through septum. Locale: Lower Sepik River. Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood... 12 PulPul Grass Skirt, Three-Toned PulPul grass skirt, three-toned with stripes in brown, reddish brown, and orange. 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... 312 Headrest, Lower Sepik River Headrest with original pigmentation, anthropomorphic, and oval spiral design often seen in Murik carvings. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood Dimensions: H 7 1/2" / 18.5cm x L 14 1/2" ... 13 String of Shell Money String of Nassa shell money. Louis Pierre Ledoux, in his chapter on Trade page 12 (lot 108 box I), explains about dogs' teeth and shell necklaces: "Necklaces of dogs' teeth were equivalent, length for length, with those with "tambu" shells. A bat t... 313 Medicine bottle, Kaup, Murik Lakes Bottle to store medicine. See similiar item (80.0/8978) Louis Pierre Ledoux gifted to the American Museum of Natural History - Division of Anthropology, with catalog entry "Abortion drug, leaves preserved in alcohol, Kaup, New Guinea". Locale:... 14 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 ... 314 Kundu Hand Drum, Murik Lakes Kundu hand drum, hollowed and carved with signature spiral Murik design and ridged edge. Includes reptile skin cover. Locale: New Guinea Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: wood, reptile skin ... 15 Dogs' Teeth Pendants Two decorative pendants of dogs' teeth, Nassa shell, and cowry shell decoration on cord with rattan loops. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: dogs' teeth, cowry shell, small Nassa shell... 315 Axe, Lower Sepik River Wooden axe with intricate rattan design. The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, UK, describes a similar axe collected by Michael Leahy before 1937 (accession no. 1937.39.33) thus: "Isolated New Guinea peoples predominately used stone technology until Aust... 16 Lower Sepik River Mask, Kaup, Murik Lakes Region Mask (Flute Mask) with small ears Locale: Lower Sepik River, Kaup (Murik Lakes) Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood, Pigment Dimensions: H 11" 28 cm x W 6" / 15 cm Technique: Carved Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collect... 316 Carved Coconut Bowl from Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Bowl decorated with perforated, low relief design on upper half. See similar "coconut shell" Louis Pierre Ledoux gifted to the American Museum of Natural History in 1936. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Earl... 17 Lower Sepik River Flute Mask Mask (Flute Mask) with original red, black, yellow pigment; original fiber plugs in septum. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood, Pigment, Fiber Dimensions: H 10 1/2" / 26.5 cm x W 5 1/2" / 13.5 c... 317 Coconut Bowl with Carved Handle, Sepik River Carved Coconut Bowl with handle decorated wide seamless carved-in handle, and low relief perforated design along upper rim. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Coconut Shell Dimensions: Diamet... 18 Axe, Lower Sepik River Axe, no blade with loosened rattan. Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood, Rattan Dimensions: L 9" x W 2" handle 15" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 318 Lime Container, Sepik River Lime Container or Stopper, carved in wood, with rattan and cassowary feather elements. Marked "36-105-70 / 456" by Ledoux. Cowry shell eyes, nose elongated to geometric design that flows into a stylized bird. According to anthropologist Raymond Fi... 19 Axe, Lower Sepik River Wooden axe with intricate rattan design. The Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, UK, describes a similar axe collected by Michael Leahy before 1937 (accession no. 1937.39.33) thus: "Isolated New Guinea peoples predominately used stone technology until Aust... 319 Axe, Lower Sepik River Axe, no blade with loosened Rattan Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood, Rattan Dimensions: L 9" W 2" handle 15" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 20 Model Axe Model axe (no blade) with rattan handle. Mounted on a stand. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood, rattan Dimensions: H 24" x W 9" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 320 Carved Food Bowl Food bowl or plate with notched perforated lug (for attaching hanging rope). Bottom of bowl has perforated low relief, oval spiral design typical of Murik According to Ledoux's field notebook "collection" (lot 600) these plates or bowls are made of ... 21 Bullroarer Musical Instrument Bullroarer, simple, plain design. Bullroarers are used as musical instruments, as the blade howls or roars when it is whirled through the air with the attached string. In Papua New Guinea, bullroarers may be used in funerary or initiation rites, an... 321 Spoon from Papua New Guinea Sepik River Wooden spoon smoothly carved in one continuous piece of wood. Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood Dimensions: 7" x 2 1/2" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 22 1932 Map of British Solomon Islands 1932 Map of British Solomon Islands, published by the Lands Department, Tulagi, 5th February 1932. 66 cm x 36.5 cm has tears and holes Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Paperwork Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 322 Sepik Mask Sepik River Mask with wide nose with intricate design, high forehead with ridged line at center, small ears, ridged perimeter of face, and purpose made holes on top (for attaching decor like Cassowary feathers) Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Pap... 23 Letter of Introduction Signed by Margaret Mead Original typed and signed letter on The American Museum of Natural History stationary, dated Oct. 29, 1935. A letter of introduction written by Margaret Mead to Rev. Father Kirschbaum (who was stationed at Marienberg, New Guinea), introducing Louis ... 323 Sepik River Mask with Rattan Sepik River Mask pointed nose with slits, some original yellow pigment, original woven rattan decor on one side Similar mask was given as a gift by Louis Pierre Ledoux to the American Museum of Natural History - Division of Anthropology Locale: Low... 24 US Receipt for Photo Equipment 1935 1935 receipts for photographic equipment, which include 3 packing slips (Eastman Kodak Stores) and 2 Letters from EH Scott Radio Laboratories to Ledoux on Oceanic Steamship Company SS Monterey, so that he can receive his equipment in time for voyage.... 324 Papua New Guinea Mask with Small Eyes Sepik River Mask with small round eyes and small ears Region: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood Dimensions: H 13 1/2" / 34 cm x W 8"/20 cm Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection Similar it... 25 1935 Letters Australia Prime Minister Series of letters and documents, dated December 1935, pertaining to Louis Pierre Ledoux's expedition to New Guinea, written by Frank Strahan, Australian Secretary to the Prime Minister, to R. G. Casey, Treasurer, with memos to the Administrator of Ne... 325 Large Mask Papua New Guinea Lower Sepik Reddish Very large lower Sepik River mask, with reddish pigmentation, pronounced and angular cheeks. The simplicity and clean lines of this mask is stunning. Locale: Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Wood... 26 2 Page Letter of Introduction 1935 for Ledoux 2 page letter of introduction, December 1935, from the Commonwealth Treasurer (Australian) R.G. Casey to the Administrator of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea ("TNG"), Brigadier General V.R. McNicoll. The letter refers to a phone call between th... 326 Mask with Red, Blue and Black Stripes Triangular Mask with red, blue, black stripes, triangular top, beak and very round protruding eyes in red/black/white. We do not believe this mask is from the same region as the other Papua New Guinea masks in this collection. Date: Early 20th Century A.D. ... 27 Ledoux's TNG-1 Photos, Enlargements, and Roll Ledoux's TNG-1 photos, enlargements, and contact sheet roll. Includes: 29 - 5" x 7" enlargements 31 - 2.5" x 3.75" 1 - contact roll Includes photos of Territory New Guinea (TNG). Roll 1 of the village, people, children, boats, sailing, canoes, carv... 327 Pulpul Grass Skirt with Madang Label Pulpul Grass Skirt, with dyed yellow and black stripes includes original tag labeled "Madang". Madang is a larger locality north of Kaup where Ledoux spent most of his time. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot... 28 Ledoux's TNG-2 Photos, Enlargements, and Roll Ledoux's TNG-2 photos, enlargements, and contact sheet roll Includes: 34 - 5" x 7" enlargements 35 - 2.5" x 3.75" 1 - contact roll Includes photos of Territory New Guinea (TNG). Roll 2 of the village, people, children, large bowls, grass skirts, ca... 328 PulPul Grass Skirt with shell band Pulpul Grass Skirt with mutli-colored fibres, and fine double-shell waist band Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long one... 29 Ledoux's TNG-3 Photos, Enlargements, and Roll Ledoux's TNG-3 photos, enlargements, and contact sheet roll Includes: 40 - 5" x 7" enlargements 36 - 2.5" x 3.75" 1 - contact roll Includes photos of Territory New Guinea (TNG). Roll 3 of the village, people, children, body ornaments, jewelry, cano... 329 PulPul Grass Skirt, two-toned Pulpul Grass Skirt two-toned. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, and even the ancient tradition of pu... 30 Ledoux's TNG-4 Photos, Enlargements, and Roll Ledoux's TNG-4 photos, enlargements, and contact sheet roll Includes: 30 - 5" x 7" enlargements 23 - 2.5" x 3.75" 2 - contact roll Includes Photos of Territory New Guinea (TNG) Roll 2 of the village, people, children, large baskets, bowl, pigs, bag... 330 PulPul Grass Skirt, with fine black stripe design PulPul Grass Skirt, two-tone with fine black stripe design. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, and ev... 31 Ledoux's TNG-5 Photos, Enlargements, and Roll Ledoux's TNG-5 photos, enlargements, and contact sheet roll Includes: 31 - 5" x 7" enlargements 28 - 2.5" x 3.75" 2 - contact rolls Includes Photos of Territory New Guinea (TNG) Roll 8 of the village, people, children, large bowls and platters, hou... 331 PulPul Grass Skirt, two-toned, short PulPul Grass Skirt, two toned in red and beige, and quite short. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, an... 32 Barbed Spear with Fine Geometric Relief Barbed spear with fine geometric relief, and dark patina. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood Dimensions: H 56" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 332 PulPul Grass Skirt, three-toned PulPul Grass Skirt, three-toned with stripes in grey, reddish brown, and orange. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ... 33 Barbed Spear Barbed spear with fine geometric relief, and dark patina. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood Dimensions: H 68" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 333 PulPul Grass Skirt, three-toned PulPul Grass Skirt, three-toned with stripes in brown, reddish brown, and orange. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long... 34 Barbed spear Barbed spear, plain. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date:1936 or earlier Material: Wood Dimensions: H 58" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 334 PulPul Grass Skirt, multi-toned with stunning shin PulPul Grass Skirt, multi-toned with grey, beige, red fibres, with a stunning shine. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when l... 35 Amulet, Lower Sepik River Figure Amulet (malita) figure, with brag-mask face with hook nose, standing on pedestal. Very worn. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood Dimensions: H 7" x W 1 1/2" Technique: Carved Prov... 335 PulPul Grass Skirt, multi-toned in grey, beige, re PulPul Grass Skirt, multi-toned with grey, beige, red fibres. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, and e... 36 Amulet, Lower Sepik River Figure Amulet (Malita) figure, with beautiful elongated extremities and facial features. Much wear and tear indicating extensive use. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Wood Dimensions: H 7" x ... 336 PulPul Grass Skirt, long, multi-toned PulPul Grass Skirt, quite long, with multi-toned with grey, beige, red fibres. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long one... 37 Ancestor Figure, Lower Sepik River Ancestor figure with anthropomorphic facial feature of a long beak seen in Kandimbong ancestor figures. Bold pigmentation in red, blue, yellow and white. Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material... 337 PulPul Grass Skirt, long, multi-toned in yellow, b PulPul Grass Skirt, multi-toned with yellow, beige, red fibres. Throughout Ledoux's Manuscript/Diaries (lot 500), and Field Notebooks (lot 600), he mentions these pulpul grass skirts, explaining when short ones are worn, when long ones are worn, and... 38 Murik Basket Bag, with Knot-Design Basket bag with fibrous tufts at corners, and additional knot-design around center of bag. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: W 20" x H 14" Material: Plant fiber, pigment Provenance:... 338 Murik Basket Bag, with handles. Basket bag with handles, and fibrous tufts at corners, inctricate multi-colored (grey, beige, red) weave design. Similar items described as carrying bags to be worn over the shoulder or arm gifted by Louis Pierre Ledoux to the Peabody Museum of Arc... 39 Murik Basket Bag, with Bold Two-Tone Design Basket bag with bold two-tone (grey, red) weave design. Poor but original condition. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: circa 1900 Material: Plant fiber, pigment Dimensions: W 23" x H 17" Provenance: Loui... 339 Murik Basket Bag, with knot-design Basket bag with fibrous tufts at corners, and additional knot-design around center of bag. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W20" x H14" Provenance: Louis ... 40 Bilum Bag, Small, Bold Stripes, Shell Ornament Bilum string bag, small, with finely woven with bold red and grey stripes, and tiny shells ornamentation In his Manuscript (lot 108), perhaps this is the bag Ledoux referred to (and collected) while describing the burial ceremony: "Finally a special... 340 Murik Basket Bag, with bold two-tone design Basket bag with bold two-tone (grey, red) weave design. Poor but original condition. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W23" x H17" Provenance: Louis Pierr... 41 Bilum Bag, Small, Red and Brown Stripes Bilum string bag,small, with finely woven with red and brown stripes, and tiny shell ornamentation. Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1936 or earlier Material: Natural string, pigment Dimensions: W 9" x H 10" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collect... 341 Murik Basket Bag, handles and three-tone design Basket bag with handles and three-tone (ligher beige, red, grey) weave design. Very poor condition, but design is clearly visible. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Di... 42 Bilum Bag, Geometric Design and Original Tag Bilum string bag, finely woven with multiple brown and grey geometric designs. Includes original tag labeled by Ledoux "Just above Aitape", referring to the geographic location of where the bag was procured. Locale: Aitape, Eastern Sepik Province Co... 342 Murik Basket Bag, very large Basket bag, very large, with tufted edge along top, and lovely reddish brown, grey design. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W32" x H20" Provenance: Louis... 43 Letter from E.W. P. Chinnery to Ledoux Original, handwritten, and signed letter dated 24 Dec. 1935 from Australian Government anthropologist EW Chinnery to Louis Pierre Ledoux, advising Louis Pierre Ledoux to do as Margaret [Margaret Mead] thinks is best [in terms of where to do fieldwork... 343 Murik Basket Bag with small handles Basket bag with small handles, intricate weave deisgn mostly grey, with some light beige and red. Poor condition. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W23" x ... 44 2 Letters of Introduction Assistance for Ledoux 2 Letters of introduction to Dr. C. H. Kellaway and Dr. K. D. Fairley, written by Neil Hamilton Fairley on board the Nord Deutscher Lloyd Bremen ship "Stuttgart" in December 1935, asking that Louis Pierre Ledoux be accorded any kind of assistance sho... 344 Murik Basket Bag, small Basket bag with wide handles and tufts. Base is a light beige weave, with red and grey weave design. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W7" x H13" Provenanc... 45 Ledoux's 1930s Customs Import Shipping Documents 16 of Louis Pierre Ledoux's 1930s Customs Import Shipping documents into New Guinea, 1936. A letter from J.H. McDonald to Mr. Ledoux, advising of import entries and that he had paid the balance since Mr. Ledoux did not take into account the duties on... 345 Murik Basket Bag, very small, thin handle Basket bag, very small, with thin handle. Light beige, with some beige and red weave throughout. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W7" x H5" Provenance: Lo... 46 Receipts for Suppliers in Australia 1936 Ledoux Collection of receipts from various suppliers in Sydney, Australia, dated 1936 for items for his expedition most in January 1936, including 2 handwritten notes on supplies. Includes receipts from Alex Cowan & Sons Limited, S. Walder Ltd. Alex Cowan... 346 Murik Basket Bag, clutch-style Basket bag, small, clutch-style bag, beige with dark brown weave design. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W8" x H5" Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collec... 47 Bottle of Water Decontamination Pills, "Halazone" Small bottle of water decontamination pills, "Halazone", By Abbott Laboratories. Dimensions: H 2 1/2" x W 1" Date: 1936 or earlier Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection 347 Murik Basket Bag, wide handles and long tufts Basket bag, with wide handles and long tufts, bold geometric design in red and grey. Locale: Kaup, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River Country: Papua New Guinea Date: Early 20th Century A.D. Material: Dimensions: W11" x H6" Provenance: Louis Pierre ... 48 Shipping Route Map Java, Singapore, China, Pacific Maritime route map covering Java, Singapore, China, and Pacific Islands; and travel brochure for Java Singapore. Route map of the Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd. showing maritime routes covering Hong Kong, Manila. Rabaul, Townsville, Brisbane, and Sydney, ... |
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