Shield
(early 20th century)
Medium
wood, earth pigments
Measurements
67.8 × 16.0 × 3.1 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1972
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Murchison River, Western Australia
Accession Number
D38-1972
Department
First Nations Australia
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