Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial object

Physical Description

Nurtunja pole. Decorated with rings of white down and carrying six wooden churinga [tjurunga]. (Register)

Primary Comments

Wild cat totem "Achilpa". Given in error as kangaroo totem in "Northern Tribes" and "Across Australia". (Register)

Rights: Museum Victoria

Object Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Between 1901 and 1902

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
Museum Victoria
Registration
X9741

Classification

Primary Subject
Ceremonial