Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood. Incised on both sides. The word 'Rain" written on object in pencil.

Primary Comments

Water or rain totem.

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5168

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial