Frank Japanangka b. c.1925

Also known as Franky Japanangka
  • Artist (Painter)
Anmatyerre artist and leading figure in the Mt Allan community, Japanangka paints Honey Ant and Witchetty Dreamings for his country Yuelamu (NT).
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Name
Frank Japanangka
Also known as Franky Japanangka
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Stockman
Birth date
c.1925
Birth place
Yuelamu, NT
Birth note
"in the bush"
Active Period
  • c.1988-
Residence
  • Yulyipinyu, NT (Near the western boundary of Mt Allan. )
Training
  • Mt Allan Museum and Art Gallery (Yuelamu Artists), NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Yuelamu, NT
Dreaming
  • Witchetty
  • Honey Ant
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary

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