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Shield

Shield
 (1960s)

Medium
earth pigments on beanwood (Erythrina vespertilio)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Indigenous Art, 2010
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
earth pigments on beanwood (Erythrina vespertilio)
Measurements
67.6 × 22.5 × 6.2 cm irreg.
Place/s of Execution
central Australia
Accession Number
2010.319
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Indigenous Art, 2010
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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