Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Container

Physical Description

Vessel, small. Of hardwood, red ochred and decorated with red and white bands of bird's down across centre of outside. (Register)

Primary Comments

Local name - Pitchi. Used for carrying gypsum during performance of sacred ceremony of rain totem. (Register)

Images

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Restricted
Date Made
Between 01/04/1901 and 04/04/1901

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X009747

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial