Shield
(early 20th century)
Medium
wood
Measurements
77.5 × 14.6 × 6.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
eastern Pilbara, Western Australia
Accession Number
2011.179
Department
First Nations Australia
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Physical description
The front with incised with fine but faint linear striations, the reverse incised with a fine lock and key pattern decorated in white pipeclay dots, carved raised handle, patina.
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