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Yolngu

Bark Painting

Yolngu, 1967-1970

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Yolngu

Bark Painting

Yolngu, 1967-1970

Physical Qualities Bark, pigments, 12 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 3/16 in. (31.7 x 17.4 x 0.4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. John Money, Baltimore
Object Number 2000.313
Black, red and white pigments; cross-hatched background; large, spotted lizard painted in center of board.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 2000; Dr John Money

Inscribed: Two tape labels on back side, one stuck on top of the other. Top label reads: 'W/ 75-'. Bottom label obscured by top label.

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