Mabel Napurrurla James b. c.1955

Also known as Tilawu
  • Artist (Painter)
A Warlpiri artist from Lajamanu (NT) who started painting in 1987.
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Born at Yurntumu c.1955, Mabel James is a Warlpiri person, whose country is Yurntumu and Miya-miya and Dreaming is Ngurlu (Seed). She started painting in 1987 and lives at Lajamanu.

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

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Alternative names
  • Tilawu
  • Tilawu
Is indigenous True
Heritage countries
  • Miya-Miya
  • Yurntumu
  • Miya-miya
  • Yurntumu
Indigenous notes