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The quest is unsuccessful at Kiriwina

The quest is unsuccessful at Kiriwina
 1979
from the Sail the Midnight Sun series 1979

Medium
earth pigments on wood
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003
© the artist
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earth pigments on wood
Measurements
55.0 × 162.5 × 7.5 cm
Place/s of Execution
Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number
2003.176.7
Department
Pacific Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2003
© the artist
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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