Henry Jakamarra Cooke b. 1922

Also known as Parti-Parti Jakamarra Cooke
  • Artist (Painter)
An artist from Lajamanu (NT) who participated in the Traditional Painting course in 1986. Originally from Yumurrpa.

Born at Yumurrpa ('where the yams grow’) in 1922, Henry Cooke lives at Lajamanu. His country is Yumurrpa and he can paint the Yarla (Wild Yam), Warna (another type of yam) and Marlu (Kangaroo) Dreamings. He began painting in 1986 in the Traditional Painting course.

Writers:
Johnson, Vivien
Date written:
1994
Last updated:
2011