Maggie Nungarrayi Hargraves b. c.1930

Also known as Lily Nungarrayi Hargraves, Glurpunta
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist, from Lajamanu (NT), with a recognisable expressionist style. Her work is widely exhibited and is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Name
Maggie Nungarrayi Hargraves
Also known as:
  • Lily Nungarrayi Hargraves
  • Glurpunta (For her "fighting spirit".)
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Traditional Dance teacher at Lajamanu School (ANZSIC code: 8212)
Birth date
c.1930
Birth place
Jila Well (Chilla Well), NT
Active Period
  • c.1986-
Residence
  • Lajamanu, NT
Training
  • 1986- Traditional Painting course, Lajamanu, NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Jila (Chilla Well), NT
  • the Granites, NT
  • Kurlurrngalinpa, NT
Dreaming
  • Ngarrka, Watijarra
  • Witi
  • Ngatijirri
  • Mala
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary

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