Shire of East Pilbara (Martumili Artists)
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Wood carving print

Name: Carol Williams
Language: Putijarra
Community: Parnngurr
Biography:
Carol grew up in Jigalong and Wiluna before moving to Parnngurr Community when she was 13 or 14. Her schooling was at Carolundi mission, the same place her mother Noreena went to school. "I’ve been watching Mum paint for a couple of years now and I want to show my talents to my daughter and nephews. I’d like my daughter to be a painter like me. I really like it, its good fun. I like to let other people know its fun to paint."
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