Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Tjurunga, long. Of wood. Complex incised designs on both sides. Object inscribed in pencil: "Ewoopa", "Caterpillar", "alakailia", "Bush".

Primary Comments

Caterpillar totem. Local name: Euripa

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X005165

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial