Dhari (Headdress)
(early 20th century)
Medium
cane, earth pigments, fibre, cassowary feathers
Measurements
50.0 × 34.5 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Todd Barlin through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2018
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Mer (Murray Island)
Accession Number
2018.829
Department
First Nations Australia
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