Tunga
1993
Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.), pandanus fibre, string
Measurements
56.0 × 57.6 × 37.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of the Alcoa Foundation, Governor, 1994
© Kitty Kantilla (Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu)/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Gallery 2
Ground Level, NGV Australia
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Milikapiti, Melville Island, Northern Territory
Accession Number
O.32-1994
Department
First Nations Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Bark basket
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