Sister Nakamarra Gibson b. c.1936

Also known as Kumunjayi
  • Artist (Painter)
Warlpiri artist who began painting with the Traditional Painting course in Lajamanu (NT) in 1986. She also worked in the community's local hospital.
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Born at Yumurrpa c.1936, her language/tribe was Warlpiri, her country was Yumurrpa, and her Dreamings were Yarla and Wapurti. She started painting in 1986 in the Traditional Painting course at Lajamanu, where she lived. She was married to Paddy Gibson Japaljarri . She was a very tall, imposing woman, who at one time worked for the hospital in Lajamanu – hence the name 'sister’.

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

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