Shield
(early 20th century)
Medium
wood, earth pigments
Measurements
85.9 × 15.6 × 5.1 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Hilda Richards, 1973
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Kimberley region, Western Australia
Accession Number
ETH29-1973
Department
First Nations Australia
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