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Wangurri Clan totem (Fish)/ female dog totem
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Object Number 2004.24.33791
Display Title Wangurri Clan totem (Fish)/ female dog totem
Descriptions
Object Description 70/D3416; 70/D3418; 3416-Wangurri Clan totem (Fish) / 3418-female dog totem. (S11838, T1925) Burger Dec '96
Subject
  • Dog Totem
  • Fish Totem
Department Photographic
Date 1996
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Yolngu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Northern Territory / Arnhem Land
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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