Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Intitchiuma ceremony of the Honey Ant Yarumpa.

Primary Comments

`Intitchiuma ceremony of the Honey Ant Yarumpa, attached to the body of this ant is a honey bag much appreciated by the natives. The stomachs of the men of the honey ant Totem are being rubbed with Churinga held in the hands of the head of the Totem.' Intitchiuma,Honey Ant ceremony. Rubbing of the stomach with Churinga. `Yarumpa Intitchiuma.'

Rights: South Australian Museum

Photograph Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Circa
Creator

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
South Australian Museum
Registration
AP1128

Classification

Ceremony Type
Intichiuma