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Tapa
(c. 1960)

Medium
earth and natural pigments on tapa (barkcloth)

Measurements
165.7 × 90.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1979

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Lake Sentani, West Papua

Accession Number
O130-1979

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
Rectangular shaped decorated with four large goanna or lizard painted and small figures of snakes, fish, birds and turtles.