guykua-munungurrHomeland: Waṉḏawuy Clan: Djapu Moiety: DhuwaGuykuḏa’s father was Djayala Munuŋgurr, whose father was Djayak, whose father in turn was famous Djapu clan elder and “king of Arnhem Land” Woŋgu. His mother was Gumatj woman Larrakan...
djulipin-marrkulaHomeland: Gapuwiyak Clan: Gupapuyŋu Moiety: YirritjaWhile growing up, Djulipiŋ spend a lot of time in Gapuwiyak where her Grandmother taught her how to weave. Her Grandmother took her along to go to harvest the Gunga (Pandanus spiralis), and to...
wurrungurrkur-wanambiHomeland: Bäniyala / Yilpara Clan: Marrakulu Moiety: DhuwaShe was married to Madarrpa artist Watjinbuy Marawili for many years. She worked with him on the production of sculpture until his death. She moved to Groote Eyelandt for over ten years and...
djalpat-wanambiHomeland: Gurka’wuy Clan: Marrakulu, Dhurili Moiety: DhuwaDjalpat is a senior Marrakulu ceremonial leader and law man. His father was Mulayal #1. He lives his role as a custodian of country by staying at the homelands of Gurka’wuy and...
bandarr-wirrpandaHomeland: Dhuruputjpi Clan: Dhudi-Djapu Moiety: DhuwaBandarr is the son of Dhukaḻ Wirrpanda and Galuma Maymuru. These two are famous artists who have worked and exhibited from their remote homeland of Dhuruputjpi since the 1980s. They are each...
warngarrkna2-ganambarrHomeland: Dhalinybuy Clan: Daṯiwuy Moiety: DhuwaWarŋgarrkŋa is the daughter of famed artist Manydjerri Ganambarr, who himself is the son of Ḏaṯiwuy clan leader Mowarra Ganambarr OAM.She is the wife of Waŋgurri clan leader Buwathay Munyarryun...
munuminya-marawiliHomeland: Yilpara Clan: Mardarrpa Moiety: YirritjaMunuminya Madarrpa Clan, son of Marrirra Marawili, Miliripin Marawili (Mother). Helped his Father painting. Learnt miny’tji this way.
bilarum-wununmurraHomeland: Gunyuŋara Clan: Dhaḻwaŋu Moiety: YirritjaDaughter of Djul’djul Wunuŋmurra and granddaughter of the famous Gälpu clan artist Mithinarri Gurruwiwi.Djul’djul’ inherited her precise painting and...
winiwini-gurruwiwiHomeland: Ŋaypinya Clan: Gälpu Moiety: DhuwaCommonly known as Larry, Winiwini is the son of famed Gälpu clan elder and yiḏaki master Djalu’ Gurruwiwi. He has worked under the guidance of his father for many years and subsequently has...
djuldjul-gurruwiwiHomeland: Ŋaypinya Clan: Gälpu, Gawurr Moiety: DhuwaDjul’djul is the daughter of the famous Gälpu clan artist Mithinarri Gurruwiwi. She is a very precise and knowledgeable wood carver and painter. Together with her sister Manany and...
garrpathi-marawiliHomeland: Yilpara Clan: Maḏarrpa Moiety: YirritjaGarrpathi is the eldest son of Bätja Marawili. Mum is Dhuraŋgal. His grandmother is revered Dhudi Djapu clan elder and artist Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda with whom Garrpathi was very close with...
wayilkpa-maymuruHomeland: Djarrakpi Clan: Maŋgalili Moiety: YirritjaWayilkpa is descendant of a family of important artists. Her cousin is Naminapu Maymuru White and her father is Banapana, Narritjin Maymuru’s second son. In the mid 1970’s Banapana helped...
gurrukmunu-gurruwiwiHomeland: Ŋaypinya Clan: Gälpu Moiety: DhuwaGurrukmuŋu is the son of the important Gälpu clan leader and artist Mithinarri Gurruwiwi and mother Marrimarri Burarrwaŋa.He is the brother to Djul’djul, Watjuku and Manany, all respected...
munurrapin-maymuruHomeland: Djarrakpi Clan: Maŋgalili, Belaŋ group Moiety: YirritjaFather is the famous artist Nanyin Maymuru. A busy artist during the 1980s he has only recently begin to produce again. He is an important community member who is a ranger, lay...
