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Title

Headdress (Worn in Ngurlmak ceremony)

circa 1950s

Artist

Unknown

Australia

No image

  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Central Arnhem Land → Northern Territory → Australia
    Date
    circa 1950s
    Media category
    Sculpture
    Materials used
    wood, feathers, wax, red, yellow, white painted decoration
    Dimensions
    27.5 x 28.0 cm height (irreg.)
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Purchased 1962
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    IA120.1962
    Copyright
    Unable to display image due to cultural restrictions
    Artist information
    Unknown

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    A headband connected to the Wagilak and worn by the leading dancers at Djungguwan, Marndiyala, Kunapippi and Ubarr ceremonies.

  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Central Arnhem Land

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