River reed necklace
2019
Medium
river reed, parrot feathers, waxed thread
Measurements
(278.0) × 48.0 × 8.0 cm (variable)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2022
© Maree Clarke / Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Accession Number
2022.810
Department
First Nations Australia
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