Lila Nungarrayi Hargraves b. c.1933

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist from Lajamanu who commenced painting in 1986. She worked independently and sometimes with her daughter, Jennie Hargraves.
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Born at Purrpalala c.1930-5, her language/tribe was Warlpiri, her country Purrpalala and her Dreamings were Yarla (Yam), Ngalyipi (Snake Vine) and Witi (Ceremonial Pole). She lived at Lajamanu and worked with her daughter Jennie Hargraves Nampijinpa . Her husband was one of the old medicine men. She started painting in 1986.

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

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