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Shield

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

Medium
earth pigments on beanwood (Erythina vespertilio), falcon feathers, natural binder
Measurements
75.6 × 24.7 × 8.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
central Australia
Accession Number
2011.170
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
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Decorated with a design three sets of concentric circles in red ochre and pipeclay with tufts of vegetable matter and feather down, the reverse painted in red ochre with deep cut lug handle.