A lady amongst the men

 

Cordula was born the niece of Albert Namatjira, without a doubt, one of the most famous Aboriginal artists in the world. She was raised by Albert before marrying Walter Ebatarinja with whom she had several children.
Cordula began painting in 1950. Her interest in painting was first seen merely as a curiosity and she was not encouraged to the same extent as the male artists. One of her works was bought by Prince Philip at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956. She is credited with becoming the first Arrernte woman to establish herself as an artist.

 

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CORDULA EBATARINJA (1919 - 1973)

LANGUAGE GROUP: Western Arrernte

SKIN: Peltharre