Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood, red ochred. Condition: Weathered, cracked. Repaired with resin and animal sinew. "Fig 6, p. 129" written on object [in W.B. Spencer's handwriting]. Green dot on object.

Primary Comments

Lizard totem "Echunpa". (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X9728

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial