Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Nurtunja, long. Decorated with rings of white and pink down and carrying wooden churinga [tjurunga]. (Register)

Primary Comments

Wild cat totem "Achilpa". (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X9688

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial