Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

`Woman of Arunta Tribe wearing Chaplet of bones Arrainurilya’

Primary Comments

`Woman of Arunta Tribe wearing Chaplet of bones Arrainurilya at final grave ceremony of her husband. This Chaplet is torn to pieces and deposited in a small hole on top of grave.' `Widow wearing Chimurilya on way to grave. Final ceremony laying the spirit ?

Rights: South Australian Museum

Photograph Details

Date Made
Circa
Creator
State
Northern Territory

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Institution

Institution
South Australian Museum
Registration
AP1011