Unknown
Shield
(early 20th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
wood

Measurements
75.2 × 19.2 × 5.1 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
eastern Murchison area, Western Australia

Accession Number
2011.183

Department
First Nations Australia

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Physical description
The front incised with images including three figures, boomerangs, birds, cross-shapes and meandering water/ lightning/ serpent designs, each outlined by zig-zag incisions.

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(early 20th century-mid 20th century)