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Wall hanging
1989
Heather Walker
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Medium
batik on cotton
Measurements
322.0 × 109.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Cairns, Queensland
Accession Number
1996.766
Department
First Nations Australia
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1996
© Heather Walker
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The artist depicts Quinkan spirits, macropods, fruit bats, fish and other creatures inspired by the rock art of far north Queensland. The palette consists of red ochre, white and lemon yellow on a dark brown ground.
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