A churinga from the Central Desert of Australia. The geometric patterns on these sacred objects (also called tjuringa, or tywerrenge) represent the tracks of totemic ancestors, as they sang up the world in the “dreamtime”. This one has circular patterns carved on both side, and on the back are small dots that may have been used for counting or tracking. It measures 13” high by 2-1/4” wide. Early 20th century.  #5201  $950