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.
Name
Sister Nakamarra Gibson
Also known as Kumunjayi
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Hospital worker (ANZSIC code: 8401) (Hospital worker hence the name 'sister')
Birth date
c.1936
Birth place
Yumurrpa, NT
Death date
Death note
Deceased, information supplied by Lynette Tasman Napangardi
Active Period
  • 1986-
Residence
  • Lajamanu, NT
Training
  • 1986- Traditional Painting course, Lajamanu, NT
Indigenous Australian
 
Heritage Country
  • Yumurrpa, NT
Dreaming
  • Wapurti
  • Yarla
Indigenous Language Groups
  • Warlpiri
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert: A Biographical Dictionary