Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Sacred stone. Churinga [tjurunga]. Incised on both sides. Obverse: Concentric circle in centre; parallel lines closer to edge. Reverse: Concentric circle in centre; radiating lines; parallel lines (semi-circles) closer to edge.

Primary Comments

Churinga of stone. Emu totem (Register entry).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5179

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial