Trunk shield 8: Allegory (Reflection)
2003
Medium
oil paint and lacquer on steel
Measurements
104.5 × 53.5 × 17.7 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Supporters and Patrons of Indigenous Art, 2004
© Danie Mellor
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Canberra, ACT
Accession Number
2004.43
Department
First Nations Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Metal shield made from old travelling trunk that visually references Mellor's rainforest heritage and his peoples painted wooden shields.
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