Unknown maker, Yamatji people, Western Australia, Shield [Wunda] pre 1940. Object, Woodwork, natural earth pigments on wood, 73.0 h x 14.0 w x 4.5 d cm. Purchased 1990.

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Unknown maker, Yamatji people, Shield [Wunda] pre 1940

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