Ruth Napaljarri b. c.1940

  • Artist (Painter)
One of the group of senior women at Yuendumu whose large collaborative paintings first drew attention to the painting enterprise and helped establish Warlukurlangu Artists.
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A Warlpiri/Anmatyerre, she was born c.1940. Her country is Coniston and the Mt Allan area, which she shares with Lucy and Hilda Martin Napaljarri . One of the group of senior women at Yuendumu whose large vividly coloured and detailed collaborative paintings first drew attention to the painting enterprise and helped establish Warlukurlangu Artists.

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

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Periods active
  • c.1986 -
  • c.1986-
Residences
  • - Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Yuendumu, NT
  • Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Yuendumu, NT
Copyright agents
  • Warlukurlangu Artists
  • Warlukurlangu Artists
Heritage countries
  • Mt Allan, NT
  • Coniston, NT
  • Mt Allan, NT
  • Coniston, NT
Languages
  • English
  • Anmatyerre
  • Warlpiri
  • English
Indigenous notes