Handmade painted plate
Date1994
Object number00046792
NamePlate
MediumClay, paint
DimensionsOverall: 37 x 191 x 191 mm, 335.96 g
ClassificationsTableware and furnishings
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThe production and decoration of plates such as this is indicative of the developing interest in Indigenous design in the second half of the twentieth century and the experimentation by Indigenous artists with new media.HistoryThis plate was handmade in Western Australia specifically for the tourist market in Indigenous art and craft. It has been designed for wall display rather than any practical use. The ceramic is fired red clay with glaze and features turtles swimming.
SignificanceThis plate is significant as a typical design produced for the Indigenous art and craft tourist market. Using modern paints and practices, it exhibits traditional subjects and styles.
Early 20th century
