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  1. Bearded dragon

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bearded Dragon and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austr...

    AWM2016.60.10

  2. Bush turkey

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bush Turkey and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australi...

    AWM2016.60.4

  3. Carpet snake

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Carpet Snake and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austral...

    AWM2016.60.9

  4. Cassowary

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cassowary and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia....

    AWM2016.60.22

  5. Cockatoo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cockatoo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. ...

    AWM2016.60.7

  6. Cuscus

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cuscus and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.19

  7. Dingo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Dingo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Eac...

    AWM2016.60.12

  8. Eagle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of an Eagle and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.11

  9. Emu

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of an Emu and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Each...

    AWM2016.60.15

  10. Frilled lizard

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frilled Lizard and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austr...

    AWM2016.60.21

  11. Frog

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frog and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Each...

    AWM2016.60.5

  12. Frogmouth owl

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Frogmouth Owl and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austra...

    AWM2016.60.18

  13. Goanna

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Goana and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Eac...

    AWM2016.60.26

  14. Gurnet

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Gurnet and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.13

  15. Indigenous female head boss

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This architectural ‘boss’ or carved stone figure depicts the face of an Aboriginal woman. Along with its male counterpart, it is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial....

    AWM2016.60.1

  16. Indigenous male head boss

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This architectural ‘boss’ or carved stone figure depicts the face of an Aboriginal man. Along with its female counterpart, it is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial....

    AWM2016.60.14

  17. Kangaroo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Kangaroo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. ...

    AWM2016.60.2

  18. Koala

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Koala and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Eac...

    AWM2016.60.16

  19. Kookaburra

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Kookaburra and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia...

    AWM2016.60.24

  20. Mopoke

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Mopoke and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.8

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