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IPSMG:R.1928.205.12.b

Ipswich Collections

Tjurunga (also spelt Churinga) made of wood, small, and slightly conxex on both sides. Designs of continual incised lines forming a square and other lines forming a C-shape on both sides, described as a railway track. Lines are surrounded by small v-notches and infilled with white ochre. The whole is covered in red ochre. A hole has been started on one side but does not penetrate. Marked on in black ink: '1928-205-12' and 'DLJ.836.77'. Collected from the Birdungu (Pidunga) tribe by Mr Emile Clement.

Australia, North West

19th Century, late

wood, ochre

length: 265.00 cm
width: 5.00 cm