Churinga or TJURUNGA,

Reference : 578

Wood, ochre pigment, lime
Size: Height 34.5cm
Presumed date of origin: 19th century
Kimberleys region
North West
Australia

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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 herringbone pattern. Both sides are covered in ochre pigment with a succession of lines traced in lime, giving a vertical rhythm to the surface.

Price: €2,200

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