Sheila Napaljarri Brown b. c.1940

Also known as i.e. taboo because deceased; to be used when speaking of her to relatives Kamunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist and senior woman in Yuendumu, Sheila Brown was one of the first to apply traditional women's designs on canvas in her community in the 1980s. Her work is represented in major international collections including the Christensen Fund (USA).
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associate of
Lady Nungarrayi Robertson
1940
Artist (Painter)
Lady shares the country of Yanjilypiri (Star) with Sheila.

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Periods active
  • c.1985 -
  • c.1985-
Copyright agents
  • Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, NT
  • Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, NT
Alternative names
  • i.e. taboo because deceased; to be used when speaking of her to relatives Kamunjayi
  • i.e. taboo because deceased; to be used when speaking of her to relatives Kamunjayi
Heritage countries
  • Kunajarrayi
  • Kunajarrayi
Indigenous notes