Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Churinga [tjurunga]. Of wood. Decorated with incised circular and rectangular spirals on both sides. Red ochred.

Primary Comments

Bell-bird totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X6226

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial

Physical Properties

Materials
Wood, Pigment