Manuberi from Ainaro Accession Number: ART26154

Description

Depicts a Portugese Timor man (also called 'Lancer Force'), Manuberi, who assisted the allies , including Australia, in Timor in guerilla activities during the Second World War.

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Accession Number
ART26154
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: black conte crayon on paper
Measurement
Overall: 38.2 cm x 29.2 cm
Medium
black conte crayon on paper
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1943-46
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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