Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

"Churinga used during initiation in Nullakun Larakia and Mungarai Tribes. Northern Territory 1911"

Physical Description

Glass plate. Silver gelatin emulsion. Full plate.

Primary Comments

No glass plate sleeve exists. Original print (handwritten annotation): No print

Rights: Museum Victoria

Photograph Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Circa 1912

Subjects

Language Groups

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
XP9670

Classification

Primary Subject
Mortuary, Ceremony, Ceremony, Magic
Secondary Subject
Ceremonial, Religious Item, Sacred Object