Bill Namiayangwa, Anindilyakwa people (1923-1968), An attack by war canoes [Upon landing they draw up their canoes and anchor them] c.1955. Painting, Bark painting, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 23.7 h x 38.3 w cm. Purchased 1972.

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Bill Namiayangwa, Anindilyakwa people, An attack by war canoes c.1955

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