Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood. Human hair string is attached by means of which it is hung on to a Nurtunga. (Register)

Primary Comments

Opossum totem.

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5171

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial