Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Group of Erleara standing around the sacred Kowowa Pole at the Engwura ground

Primary Comments

‘Group of Erleara standing around the sacred Kowowa Pole at the Engwura ground, men all decorated with Totemic designs.' `Erliara assembled around konona at conclusion of Engwura Ceremonies.'

Rights: South Australian Museum

Photograph Details

Restriction
Ceremonial
Date Made
Circa 1896
Creator

Subjects

Language Groups
Totems

Institution

Institution
South Australian Museum
Registration
AP1017

Classification

Ceremony Type
Initiation