Liddy Nakamarra Nelson b. c.1929

Also known as Herbert
  • Artist (Painter)
Resident of Lajamanu, where she started painting in 1986. Was previously married to Junti Japaljarri and is the sister of Michael Jagamara Nelson.
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Name
Liddy Nakamarra Nelson
Also known as Herbert (Changed her name from Herbert after the death of her first husband.)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
c.1929
Birth place
Yumurrpa, Wapurtarli, NT, Yumurrpa/Wapurtarli, NT
Active Period
  • c.1986-
Residence
  • Lajamanu, Northern Territory
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Nyurripatu
  • Yumurrpa, NT
  • Wapurtali, NT
Dreaming
  • Marlujarra
  • Pilkardi
  • Purranyu (small snake)
  • Ngarlajiyi
  • Mamikiji (bush grapes)
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary

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Related collections
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC (collected in)
  • National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic. (collected in)