Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Nurtunja. Bundle of twigs and leaves bound wih hair-string. Covered in white down and red plant fibre (Portulaca). Tuft of feathers attached.

Primary Comments

Of plum tree totem. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems
Places

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X009574

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial