Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga], large. Of wood. Drilled hole at one end. Incised on both sides. Display label numbered '1' adhered to object.

Primary Comments

Bandicoot totem. (Register).

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5181

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial