Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Ceremonial slab. Of wood, thin and broad, ornamented with red ochres and designs in white spots. One end carries a bunch of feathers. (Register)

Primary Comments

Used in the rain ceremony (kurn marra), the pointed end is fixed into a head dress. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Between 1901 and 1902

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X009535

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial