Unknown
Wunda shield
(19th century)

Medium
wood, earth pigments

Measurements
77.4 × 8.2 × 5.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, National Cultural Heritage Fund, 2009
Public domain

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
East Pilbara, Western Australia

Accession Number
2009.580

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
With a fluted zig-zag design in alternating bands of red ochre and white pipeclay, the reverse with incised striations and a raised carved handle.

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Unknown
Wunda shield
(19th century)