Name/Title
Untitled [Churinga]Entry/Object ID
5223Description
Flat, oval stone with etched designs, orange in color.Context
A churinga, also spelled “tjurunga,” is a highly sacred object of the Aboriginal Australian culture. More specifically, the word comes from the Aranda language, a dialect spoken in Central Australia. A churinga is often a flat oval stone or a wooden board, both with the same etched designs. While a Churinga is a mythological being, the stone or board is a physical representation of this being. These objects often belong to one specific person, as young men receive them (along with the sacred knowledge that is associated with them) when they come of age. Due to cultural customs, this object can not be reproduced by photograph.Acquisition
Notes
Collection of DePaul Art MuseumMade/Created
Notes
Creation Date: 20th centuryLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
sacred icon stone (Chruinga)Class
DECORATIVE ARTSDimensions
Dimension Description
WholeWidth
16.51 cmDepth
2.54 cmLength
35.56 cm