Shield
(19th century)
Medium
earth pigments and natural pigments on wood
Measurements
78.3 × 23.8 × 7.7 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Boulia and Upper Georgina River districts, Queensland
Accession Number
2011.165
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
Painted oval shape, red, yellow and black ochres decoration.
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