Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga], stone, red ochred with black band down centre on both sides.

Primary Comments

Rat totem (Register entry).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X9597

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial

Physical Properties

Materials
Wood, Pigment