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Yolina consults oracle

John Kasaipwalova, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Yolina consults oracle
 1979
from the Sail the Midnight Sun series 1979

Medium
earth pigments on wood

Measurements
56.0 × 159.3 × 7.8 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003
© the artist

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2003.176.3

Department
Pacific Art

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