John Mawurndjil AM, Kuninjku (Eastern Kunwinjku) people (1952), Lorrkon 2004. Sculpture, natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on wood, 243.0 h x 20.0 w 56.8 diameter cm. Purchased 2005 © John Mawurndjul, courtesy Maningrida Arts and Culture.

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John Mawurndjil AM, Kuninjku people, Lorrkon 2004

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