Shield
1972
Medium
earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on wood
Measurements
64.3 × 20.8 × 7.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Papunya, Northern Territory
Accession Number
2011.172
Department
First Nations Australia
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