Mavis Ngallametta was born in 1944 and is now considered an Elder for the Wik Women Weavers from the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun, North Queensland. She was taught to weave using the traditional grasses and palms by her elders as a young girl. These teachings she now passes on to children in her community and in 2004 she was awarded the Community Arts Achievement Award which acknowledged her work with in the school and community. Ngallametta’s woven baskets were featured in the 2006 'Gatherings II’ exhibition in Brisbane.
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- Writers:
- Allas, Tess
- Date written:
- 2007
- Last updated:
- 2011
