Clan

Ŋaymil

Artist Dates

c.1934-2000

Alternative Names

Lardjanga, Larrdjannga, Larjanga, Larrtjannga

Larrtjanŋa Ganambarr

Larrtjanŋa Ganambarr was the leader of the Ŋaymil clan. He was taught to paint by Mawalan Marika and, in 1962, contributed to the Dhuwa side of the Yirrkala Church Panels. In 1961, his work Freshwater Goannas (1960) was one of the first bark paintings acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria. He was an important ceremonial leader and established the homeland at Yangunbi.