| Catalog Number | CAS 0545-0017 | |
| Category | Ceremonial Items | |
| Object Name | Coffin | |
| Culture | Australian Aborigine | |
| Global Region | Australia | |
| Country | Australia | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Northern Territory | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Reserve: Arnhem Land; Yirrkala | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Eucalyptus (gum) wood; Earth pigments | |
| Description | Coffin for secondary burial of bones, made from termite-hollowed eucalyptus log; Exterior is painted with ochre; Design band around top shows 4 birds (2 near nest with eggs) and plant; Wider band around mid-section is divided into several vertical panels, showing pair of birds near nest with eggs, lizard, and numerous blocks with cross-hatch patterns in yellow, white, ochre, and black. NB: this coffin was never used. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 14.7, Length = 83.3 |