Churinga in unusual rectangular shape with a pattern of 3 large concentric circles.
Life Story
Provenance
Bullroarers and churinga are male ceremonial objects that are regarded in Australia Aboriginal communities as secret-sacred. The Sainsbury Centre does not display or share images of the bullroarers and churinga boards in the collection. However, access will be allowed for study and research purposes. Access will not be restricted but all researchers will be informed about the sensitive nature of the material prior to access being granted.
Not on display
Title/Description: Churinga in unusual rectangular shape with a pattern of 3 large concentric circles.
Object Type: Churinga
Materials: Stone
Measurements: h 19.5 x w 12.7 x d 1 cm
Accession Number: 40087
Production Place: Aranda, Northern Australia, Pacific
Credit Line: Bequeathed by Hugh Paget
