Null Churinga or TJURUNGA, Kimberleys region, North West Australia
Wood, ochre p…

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Churinga or TJURUNGA, Kimberleys region, North West Australia Wood, ochre pigment, lime Height: 34.5cm Distinguished from the classical corpus by its shape and decoration, this churinga is an elongated oval with angular ends. One side is engraved with a chevron motif. Both sides are covered in ochre pigment with a succession of lines traced in lime, giving a vertical rhythm to the surface. Beautiful patina.

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Churinga or TJURUNGA, Kimberleys region, North West Australia Wood, ochre pigment, lime Height: 34.5cm Distinguished from the classical corpus by its shape and decoration, this churinga is an elongated oval with angular ends. One side is engraved with a chevron motif. Both sides are covered in ochre pigment with a succession of lines traced in lime, giving a vertical rhythm to the surface. Beautiful patina.

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