Lily Nangala Scobie b. c.1930

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Lajamanu artist who worked in a group with her sisters Topsy, Yinarrki, Yurrurngali (all Nangalas). They started painting in 1986.
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Place of birth Jukakarinyi c.1930, her language and tribe was Warlpiri. She lived at Lajamanu, her country was Warlukurlangu (the one near Mongrel Downs – Warlukurlangu means 'belonging to the fire’ and there are quite a few sites associated with it) and her Dreaming was Warlu (Bush Fire). She worked with her sisters Topsy , Yinarrki and Yurrurngali (all Nangalas), who started painting in 1986.

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

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Language groups
  • Warlpiri