Churinga or TJURUNGA,

Reference : 578

Wood, ochre pigment, lime Height: 34.5cm Presumed period: 19th century Kimberleys region North West Australia

Distinguished from the classical corpus by its shape and decoration, the churinga is an elongated oval with angular ends.
One side is engraved with a chevron pattern.
Both sides are covered in ochre pigment with a succession of lines traced in lime, giving a vertical rhythm to the surface.
Beautiful patina. Price: €2,200

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