Lily Nangala Scobie b. c.1930

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Lajamanu artist who worked in a group with her sisters Topsy, Yinarrki, Yurrurngali (all Nangalas). They started painting in 1986.

Place of birth Jukakarinyi c.1930, her language and tribe was Warlpiri. She lived at Lajamanu, her country was Warlukurlangu (the one near Mongrel Downs – Warlukurlangu means 'belonging to the fire’ and there are quite a few sites associated with it) and her Dreaming was Warlu (Bush Fire). She worked with her sisters Topsy , Yinarrki and Yurrurngali (all Nangalas), who started painting in 1986.

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