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The presence of greatness : early Wanjina paintings & Indigenous art of Western Australia

by Tim Klingender, Kim Akerman, Wally Caruana

An exhibition catalogue showcasing rare and significant depictions of Wanjina created between 1960 and 1980 by leading Indigenous artists, alongside early paintings by Rover Thomas.

Accession 6980 ISBN 9780646909769 Publisher Tim Klingender Fine Art
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