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Churinga or TJURUNGA, Kimberley Region, North West Australia Wood with ochre pigment Height: 40cm This tjurunga has been pierced at one end to serve as a hummer or rhombus. An archaic musical instrument spun in a circle with a string to produce a deep sound representing the way of the Dreamtime spirits. Decorated with circles and lines, it is engraved on both sides. A hole at the top allows it to be used as a rhombus.

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Churinga or TJURUNGA, Kimberley Region, North West Australia Wood with ochre pigment Height: 40cm This tjurunga has been pierced at one end to serve as a hummer or rhombus. An archaic musical instrument spun in a circle with a string to produce a deep sound representing the way of the Dreamtime spirits. Decorated with circles and lines, it is engraved on both sides. A hole at the top allows it to be used as a rhombus.

Estimate 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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Sale fees: 30 %

For sale on Tuesday 18 Jun : 14:00 (CEST)
paris, France
Coutau-Bégarie
+33145561220

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samedi 15 juin - 11:00/18:00, Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot
lundi 17 juin - 11:00/18:00, Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot
mardi 18 juin - 11:00/12:00, Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot
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