Shield

31-33-6

From: Australia | Western Australia | Gotegota Merrie District | Kimberley Region

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 31-33-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Australia | Western Australia | Gotegota Merrie District | Kimberley Region
Date Made pre-1928
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Ceremonial shield. Said to have been repainted on the occasion of the shooting of 40 Aboriginals by police in 1928.

Length 100 cm
Width 19 cm
Depth 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from A. E. West, 1931
Other Number 174 - Other Number

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