Important Dick Tjupurrula (C.1940 - 1983), parrying shield, Willowra, Northern Territory, carved hardwood and natural pigment (with custom stand) elongated ovoid form and bi-convex section, undecorated and deep cut lug handle, the surface covered with traces of natural pigment. Length 77.5 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: made by Dick Tjupurrula from Willowra Willowra Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory. Private collection, South Australia