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Object Number 2009.22.25
Display Title Churinga
Descriptions
Object Description Tjurunga, Churinga, carved stone with designs on both sides
Inventory Description Carving, flat, oval stone, incised linear designs both sides
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Australian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Northern Territory?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 8 x 0.5 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2009.22.25
Credit Line Gift of Helen F. Codere, 2009
Provenance
Owner Dr. Helen Codere
Donor Dr. Helen Codere

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