Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Sacred stone; schist. Irregular elliptical shape; very large. Ochred; not incised.

Primary Comments

Wagtail totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X5197

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial