Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood, long and narrow. Incised. Red ochred.

Primary Comments

Witchetty grub totem. (Register) Local name: Udnirringita. [possibly Caterpillar totem; see Secondary Comments, below]

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5172

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial