Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Sacred stone, very old, broken in two pieces, both of which have rounded edges.

Primary Comments

Dog totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5198

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial