Philomena Yeatman b. 1960

  • Maker (Jewellery Designer),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Weaver)
Philomena Yeatman is a traditional weaver of baskets but began her artistic career working in screenprinting and jewellery making. She weaves her baskets from natural materials such as the leaves from pandanas and cabbage palms.
Name
Philomena Yeatman
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Maker (Jewellery Designer)
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Weaver)
Birth date
1960
Birth place
Queensland
Active Period
  • 2000-
Indigenous Australian
 
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Gunganji
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW