Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Human remains, modified

Physical Description

Left human femur etc, the ends broken off; decorated with red ochre and wound round with human hair string. At one end is a bunch of owl feathers. (Register)

Primary Comments

Local name: Arutcha Carried in the hand during a fight and is supposed to be full of magic power. North Central Australia. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X005656

Classification

Primary Subject
Magic