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Crossing country : the alchemy of Western Arnhem Land art
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Crossing country : the alchemy of Western Arnhem Land art

by Hetti Perkins

Featuring 180 examples of bark paintings, sculptures, weaving, and works on paper, this book examines the rock art and artistic traditions of Western Arnhem Land. The collection reflects the world's oldest continuous culture.

Accession 36328 ISBN 073476359X Publisher Art Gallery of New South Wales
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