Rainforest shield
(early 20th century)
Medium
earth pigments on wood and natural pigments
Measurements
33.0 × 22.5 × 5.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
Gallery location
Gallery 6
Level 2, NGV Australia
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
northern Queensland, Queensland
Accession Number
2011.155
Department
First Nations Australia
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