Shield
2009
Medium
natural pigments and synthetic polymer paint on wood, feathers, cotton, cane
Measurements
176.7 × 37.0 × 11.0 cm (variable)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Ian Wamijo through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2013
Gallery location
The Ancient World
Level 2, NGV International
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
2013.313
Departments
Oceanic Decorative Arts / Pacific Art
Physical description
Shield
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