Alice Napaljarri Kelly b. c.1920

  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist, leader of women's ceremony, and skilled dancer in Lajamanu (NT).
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Place of birth Yinapaku c.1920, her language and tribe is Warlpiri and she lives at Lajamanu. Her country is Yinapaku and her Dreaming is Watijarra (Two Men). She sometimes does paintings with Gladys Kelly Napangardi , who was a co-wife of Jimmy Kelly , himself a fine painter. Both are senior figures in the ritual life of the community. Alice is known at Lajamanu as an excellent dancer, and is one of the leaders of the women’s business.

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

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