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Namarnday spirits

Paddy Compass Namadbara
Namarnday spirits
 (early 1960s)

Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.)

Measurements
64.7 × 36.3 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mr Ian Rogers, Member, 2000
© The Artist/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Limited

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Minjilang, Croker Island, Northern Territory

Accession Number
2000.220

Department
First Nations Australia

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