Plaque - Army Careers plaque

Historical information

The name ILCHINKINJA was given to the Arunta Tribe messenger and was to summon young men for initiation.

The name is derived from the Arunta words " ILACH " (a hand) and IKINJA ( to raise ). Best expressed by the phrase " The Beckoning Hand ".

Physical description

Metal statue on wooden plaque.

Inscriptions & markings

Dandenong RSL 1977. From Dandenong Army Careers Information Centre.

Depiction of Aboriginal stood on boomarang inscribed " ILCHINKINJA ".

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