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2003-26-7

From: Australia | Western Australia (uncertain) | Warburton Ranges (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2003-26-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Australia | Western Australia (uncertain) | Warburton Ranges (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Iconography Animal
Description

Carved wooden animal - back covered with pattern of burnt spots. Compare similar carvings of possum and banded anteater, described as innovative carvings from the Warburton Ranges (1977), illustrated in Bernt, R. M. and J. E. Stanton, Australian Aboriginal Art, p. 24.

Length 24.2 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Stephens, 2003

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