Artist: Christine West
Title: Minyma Tjuta
Cat No: X913-14
Size: 138 x 118 cm
Acrylic on linen.
About:
Language: Ngaanyatjarra
Date of birth: 1952-03-24
From: Western Desert
Community: Warburton : WA
Christine West is minyam Yarnangu, a senior Ngaanyatjarra speaking Aboriginal woman. Born in the country half way between Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie, she spent most of her life based in Warburton Community. As well as being a long time traditional wood carver she is also gaining renown as a painter and works with the Tjanpi Desert Weavers.