Awely
1989
Medium
synthetic polymer paint on composition board
Measurements
30.1 × 45.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1991
© Emily Kam Kngwarray/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Soakage Bore, Northern Territory
Accession Number
O.224-1991
Department
First Nations Australia
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