Zulu - Warrior
CCAC #: | 0283 |
Artwork title: | Zulu - Warrior |
Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
Year made: | 1944 |
Artwork type: | Paper |
Medium: | Oil on canvas |
Framed dimensions (in mm): | 560 x 470 |
Artwork series: |
Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings |
Source: | Donated by artist |
Year acquired: | 2009 |
Installation type: | Movable artwork |
Location area: | On private display |
Signage: | A warrior of noble descent wearing leopard skin with ostrich feathers on a typical gala night. The white tales worn on his ankles indicate a state of war. The man's seated on his back skirt, arms on knees attitude is typical of warriors. His shield and spear lie at his feet. |
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Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.