Hollow log coffin
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, lorrkkon,[2] djalumbu, badurru, mudukundja, mululu, and larajeje in Aboriginal languages.[3]
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- ^ Schorpp, Lesley. "hollow log coffins". Thing Theory 2006. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ Garde, Murray. "lorrkkon". Bininj Kunwok Online Dictionary. Bininj Kunwok Regional Language Centre. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "The Aboriginal Memorial". National Gallery of Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
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- Australian Aboriginal art
- Death customs
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