Mina Mina is a waterhole close to the Patjarr Community. It is surrounded by a claypan which is a water catchment area rich in bird life and of cultural significance to Patjarr people.
Name: Manupa Butler (Dec)
Language: Ngaanyatjarra
Biography:
Manupa was born at Kunangurra near Patjarr Community in the Gibson Desert, WA. She came to Warburton in the 1960's and spent several years there before returning to her home country. Manupa painted and hunted in the desert and told these stories to her children and grandchildren. Before she moved to Wanarn Aged Care, she divided her time between Patjarr and Warakurna. Manupa painted for Warakurna Artists at Wanarn Aged Care as part of the weekly art therapy program they run, however in 2016 she was transferred to Kalgoorlie Aged Care, where she passed away peacefully in February 2018.
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