Wanjina in his country
1996
Medium
earth pigments, charcoal and synthetic polymer binder on canvas
Measurements
103.0 × 72.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1997
© The Estate of Ngarra
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in white earth pigment (in image) l.r.: NGARRA96
inscribed in orange fibre-tipped pen on reverse u.c.: Number 7 Wandjina in His Country
Accession Number
1997.79
Department
First Nations Australia
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