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Egg/ Emu egg
Object Number 2004.24.33569B
Display Title Egg/ Emu egg
Descriptions
Object Description Egg/ Emu egg. Ausatralia. NW Tanburra, Kimberley Region. Aborigine
Subject
  • Egg
Department Photographic
Date 1995
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Aborigine
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Additional Geographic Terms Kimberly
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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