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Tjungurrayi, Jimija (1908-1989)
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- Jungarrayi, Jimija (1908-1989)
- Tjungarrayi, Jimmy-ja (1908-1989)
- Jungarrai, Jigija (1908-1989)
- Jungarai, Jigija (1908-1989)
- Spencer, Jimija Jungarrayi
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1908-1989
History
Warlpiri artist thought to be born in 1908 (though at least one source cites his birth year as 1912). Contributed to the research conducted by Paul Memmott and the Aboriginal Environments Research Centre in various locations around the Gulf Country region during the 1970s. One of a group of senior men who initiated the painting movement in Yuendumu in the mid 1980s. Thought to have died in 1989 (though at least one source cites a death year as 1990).
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created, Kymberley Doyle, 26-May-2025.
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Sources
Design & Art Australia Online. (2013). Jimija Jungarrayi b. c.1908. Design & Art Australia online, accessed online 26-May-2025.
Victoria State Government. (n.d.). Jimija Jungarrayi Spencer. National Gallery Victoria, accessed online 26-May-2025.