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 ".