Parrying shield
(19th century)
Medium
earth pigments on wood
Measurements
75.7 × 8.5 × 9.9 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Darling River, New South Wales
Inscription
inscribed (vertically) in white paint l.r.: 11WA
Accession Number
2011.132
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
Narrow or parrying sheild, incised decoration; solid cut handle.
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