Kanturrpa, shield
1981
Medium
earth pigments on beanwood (Erythrina vespertilio)
Measurements
72.2 × 24.5 × 10.1 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Ross Howie, 2013
© The Artist
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Ali-Curung, Northern Territory
Accession Number
2013.289
Department
First Nations Australia
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