Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Sacred stone. Tjurunga. Asymmetrical oval. Resin knob at narrow end. Faintly incised on both sides. Red ochred.

Primary Comments

Yam totem (Register entry).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X6202

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial

Physical Properties

Materials
Rock, Pigment