Wunda shield
(19th century)

Unknown

Medium: wood, earth pigments
Measurements: 77.4 × 8.2 × 5.5 cm
Place/s of Execution: East Pilbara, Western Australia
Accession Number: 2009.580
Department: First Nations Australia
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, National Cultural Heritage Fund, 2009
Public domain
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: With a fluted zig-zag design in alternating bands of red ochre and white pipeclay, the reverse with incised striations and a raised carved handle.