AUC1 early Central Australian Aboriginal Carved Churinga Totemic Board

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AUC1 early Central Australian Aboriginal Carved Churinga Totemic Board:
$168.57

An excellent antique Churinga featuring richly detailed incised carving of traditional totemic motifs to one side. The reverse side gently rounded. A churinga is an object of wood or stone that is considered sacred by various aboriginal tribes of Central Australia and that is often elliptical in shape, bears incised designs, is believed to represent either the spiritual double of a living native or the embodiment of the spirit of a totemic ancestor, and is generally regarded as secret.Aged patina however essentially sound condition with just a slight edge chip towards one end. Length 13½ inches (34cm) The piece weighs 60 grams approx.There are many interpretations for these enigmatic artifacts, however a recurring one is the understanding of Churingas as sacred carvings in wood (or stone) containing the souls of members of Australian tribes. After death these tablets are hidden in trees or clefts until such time as a suitable mother for the reincarnation of the soul appears in the vicinity when the soul leaves the tablet and follows her to her home. Just one of several important and early artifacts from Central and Western Australia. All are excellent individual examples from the dispersal of a private collection not offered to the public for decades. Be sure to see the group pictures at sale however remember you are offerding on the featured item ONLY. AUC1 early Central Australian Aboriginal Carved Churinga Totemic Board AUC1 early Central Australian Aboriginal Carved Churinga Totemic Board

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Description An excellent antique Churinga featuring richly detailed incised carving of traditional totemic motifs to one side. The reverse side gently rounded. A churinga is an object of wood or stone that is considered sacred by various aboriginal tribes of Central Australia and that is often elliptical in shape, bears incised designs, is believed to represent either the spiritual double of a living native or the embodiment of the spirit of a totemic ancestor, and is generally regarded as secret.

Aged patina however essentially sound condition with just a slight edge chip towards one end. Length 13½ inches (34cm) The piece weighs 60 grams approx.

There are many interpretations for these enigmatic artifacts, however a recurring one is the understanding of Churingas as sacred carvings in wood (or stone) containing the souls of members of Australian tribes. After death these tablets are hidden in trees or clefts until such time as a suitable mother for the reincarnation of the soul appears in the vicinity when the soul leaves the tablet and follows her to her home.

Just one of several important and early artifacts from Central and Western Australia. All are excellent individual examples from the dispersal of a private collection not offered to the public for decades. Be sure to see the group pictures at sale however remember you are offerding on the featured item ONLY.

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