Liddy Nakamarra Nelson b. c.1929

Also known as Herbert
  • Artist (Painter)
Resident of Lajamanu, where she started painting in 1986. Was previously married to Junti Japaljarri and is the sister of Michael Jagamara Nelson.
Name
Liddy Nakamarra Nelson
Also known as Herbert (Changed her name from Herbert after the death of her first husband.)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1929
Birth place
Yumurrpa, Wapurtarli, NT, Yumurrpa/Wapurtarli, NT
Active Period
  • c.1986-
Residence
  • Lajamanu, Northern Territory
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Nyurripatu
  • Yumurrpa, NT
  • Wapurtali, NT
Dreaming
  • Marlujarra
  • Pilkardi
  • Purranyu (small snake)
  • Ngarlajiyi
  • Mamikiji (bush grapes)
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary