Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Nurtunja pole, small. Decorated with red and white bands of vegetable down and tufts of feathers at each end. (Register)

Primary Comments

Used in sun ceremony. (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Circa 1901
Date Collected
05/05/1901

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X009745

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial