Unknown
Shield
(1960s)

Medium
earth pigments on beanwood (Erythina vespertilio)

Measurements
61.3 × 20.2 × 7.6 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
central Australia

Accession Number
2011.169

Department
First Nations Australia

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Physical description
Fluted and painted with red ochre front and back, with totemic design of possum prints and a double looped travelling/ site design in black pigment, outlined in white dots, deep cut lug handle.

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Unknown
Shield
(1960s)