Joe Tilson

Tools of the Shaman

Not on display

Artist: Joe Tilson born 1928
Medium: Screenprint, on paper, rope and feather
Dimensions: Support: 1022 x 695 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by Rose and Chris Prater through the Institute of Contemporary Prints 1975
Reference: P05228

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