Janangoo Butcher Cherel b. c.1920

  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Janangoo Butcher Cherel was born around 1920. As a key elder of the Gooniyandi language group Cherel was instrumental in the revival and retention of law ceremony at Muludja community where he lived in his later years. In 2005 he was officially recognised as one of Western Australia’s State Living Treasures.
Name
Janangoo Butcher Cherel
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Birth date
c.1920
Birth place
Jalnganjoowa
Death date
17 February 2009
Death place
Fitzroy Crossing
Indigenous Australian
 
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Gooniyandi / Gunian