Meaning of tjurunga | Babel Free

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An object of religious significance among Aboriginal peoples of Central Australia.

Australia

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“A tjuringa is usually an oval-ended plaque, carved from stone or mulga wood, and covered with patterns which represent the wanderings of its owner's Dreamtime Ancestor.”

“He was told that these three tjurunga were unique among the Loritja in thatthey were never painted with red ochre, but instead had to be refreshed with human blood at frequent intervals.”

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