Topsy Nangala b. 1914

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist who lived at Lajamanu (NT). Her work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Born at Mt Doreen in 1914, her tribe/language was Warlpiri. She lived at Lajamanu and her country was Puyurru and Dreaming Ngapa. She worked with other Nangalas, including Yinarrki and Yurrurngali, and started painting in 1986.

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