Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Sacred stone, churinga [tjurunga], of talc schist, red ochred.

Primary Comments

Mound bird totem (Register entry).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X6211

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial