Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood, long and narrow. Single horizontal groove towards one end. Red ochred.

Primary Comments

(Crown Point) Tribe? Snake totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5189

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial