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Shield

Shield
 (early 20th century)

Medium
wood, earth pigments
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Hilda Richards, 1973
Public domain
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood, earth pigments
Measurements
85.9 × 15.6 × 5.1 cm
Place/s of Execution
Kimberley region, Western Australia
Accession Number
ETH29-1973
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Hilda Richards, 1973
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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