Unknown
Wunda shield
(early 20th century)

Medium
earth pigments on wood

Measurements
70.4 × 16.9 × 5.1 cm irreg.

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
southern Pilbara, Western Australia

Accession Number
2011.175

Department
First Nations Australia

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Physical description
With a fluted zig-zag design in alternating bands of red ochre and black pigment, the reverse with a fluted design in red ochre, the handle carved and raised and bearing an exceptionally fine elegant variations on a chevron design.

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Unknown
Wunda shield
(early 20th century)