Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Aralkalilluna. The ceremony of releasing from the Ban of Silence

Physical Description

Photograph Aralkalilluna.The ceremony of releasing from the Ban of Silence by touching the lips with the Sacred Nurtunja at the conclusion of an Achilpa or wild cat sacred ceremony, whole ceremony described in Spencer and Gillen's Books.'

Primary Comments

`Aralkalilluna.The ceremony of releasing from the Ban of Silence by touching the lips with the Sacred Nurtunja at the conclusion of an Achilpa or wild cat sacred ceremony, whole ceremony described in Spencer and Gillen's Books.' `Quabara Alchilpa of Ilpartinga. Aratkatillina.'

Rights: South Australian Museum

Photograph Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Circa 1896
Creator
State
Northern Territory

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
People
Places

Institution

Institution
South Australian Museum
Registration
AP1119

Classification

Ceremony Type
Totemic