Mardayin Burrk-dorreng (Mardayin body design)
1990
Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.)
Measurements
160.3 × 73.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1990
© The artist, Licenced by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Maningrida, Northern Territory
Accession Number
O.88-1990
Department
First Nations Australia
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