Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood. Incised on both sides. Display label numbered '16' adhered to item. The words and phrases: "Iyiperinya witchetty", "nests in ground" (on one side), and "grubs feeding","ma…pwa" (on other side) written on object in W.B. Spencer's handwriting.

Primary Comments

Grub totem. (Register) Local name: Ai-iperinia

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5194

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial

Physical Properties

Materials
Wood, Pigment