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Mimih Spirit

Abigail Namunjdja has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother being Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family frequently work together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating new designs together. Abigail is a gifted linocut artist in her own right. Her newest design is a large mimih spirit with long hair. Holding a spear on one side, this design is testament to Abigail’s strength and above all connection to country. Dark blue cotton with grey and green ink.

Categories: Babbarra Women’s Centre

Name: Abigail Namunjdja

Language: Kuninjku

Community: Maningrida

Biography:

Abigail has been working with Bábbarra Designs since 2012. She comes from a strong line of talented artists, her mother is Jennifer Wurrkidj and her grandmother was the late Helen Lanyinwanga. Three generations of women from Abigail’s family worked together at Bábbarra Women’s Centre, sharing knowledge and creating new designs together.

Abigail's totems are Gungura (Spiral wind) and Kunwardde (Stone country rocks).

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