Hollow log coffin
Aboriginal Memorial, a collection of hollow log coffins at the National Gallery of Australia
A hollow log coffin is a type of coffin used by the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land, Australia. It consists of a tree trunk hollowed out by termites and painted by a clan member of the deceased, with the bones placed inside.[1] Hollow log coffins are also known as dupun, lorrkon, djalumbu, badurru, mudukundja, mululu, and larajeje in Aboriginal languages.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Schorpp, Lesley. "hollow log coffins". Thing Theory 2006. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ↑ "The Aboriginal Memorial". National Gallery of Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
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