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Carved Fish

Yolngu, 1967-1970

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Yolngu

Carved Fish

Yolngu, 1967-1970

Physical Qualities Wood, polychrome pigments, 11 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 13/16 in. (28.4 x 4.7 x 4.6 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. John Money, Baltimore
Object Number 2000.324
Black, red, white and yellow pigments; painting used to detail the fish; body is painted with a geometric design over a cross-hatched background.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 2000; Dr John Money

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2000–2000

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