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Shield

Shield
 (early 20th century)

Medium
wood
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood
Measurements
82.4 × 10.5 × 5.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
south-western Kimberley, Western Australia
Accession Number
2011.184
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 2011
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
An interesting example of 'Karajarri' type hardwood shield (karbinna/ pulyardi) with carving 'marni/ ramu' on reverse.

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