Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga], stone, red ochred, incised both sides. Condition: Glue residue on reverse (from past display board?)

Primary Comments

Edible bulb (cyperus rotundus) totem "Irriakura" (Register entry).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X9592

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial

Physical Properties

Materials
Rock, Pigment