| Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0018 | |
| Category | Ceremonial Items | |
| Object Name | Coffin | |
| Culture | Australian Aborigine: Djinang Tribe (dua moiety) | |
| Global Region | Australia | |
| Country | Australia | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land; Maningrida | |
| Maker's Name | Ngulalija | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Ochre; Earth pigments | |
| Description | Coffin for secondary burial of bones, made from termite-hollowed log; Sides have been partially cut away from upper end, leaving 4 projecting spikes; Exterior is completely painted with ochre background; Top and bottom of tubular coffin are painted white; Mid-section is elaborately painted with six tortoise images and 7 catfish images in colors of black, white, yellow, and ochre, all swimming among lily plants; Possible animals tracks extend up projecting ends. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 18.0, Length = 190.8 |