Woman’s head shawl
(1920-1930)
Medium
Madder dyed silk, tie-dyed
Measurements
334.8 × 98.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Leigh and Alexandra Copeland, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
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