Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of stone. Roughly incised on both sides; small concentric circles, wavy and other lines. The Number "3" marked in white chalk (?) on end of object.

Primary Comments

Yam totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5203

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial