Bat Ancestor Shield
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Painted ceremonial shield, Desert North, Northern Territory, Australia. Shield of softwood, grooved on both sides, handles flush, cut out of solid, decorated with black and white design depicting bat dreaming ancestor. Carved beanwood and natural pigments. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales. Cf. Item X 14030 Museums Victoria. Approx. length 66.5 x 22.5 cm
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- Australian Aboriginal artefacts