Clan

Gupa-Djapu’

Artist Dates

1948-2016

Alternative Names

Minyipa

Minyapa Munuŋgurr

Minyapa Munuŋgurr was eldest son of the artists Djutjatjutja Munuŋgurr and Noŋgirrŋa Marawili. An important song man for Djapu’ ceremony, he was not a prolific artist. Along with his wife, Yirrinyina Yunupiŋu, Minyapa was an important educator, teaching children about culture and ceremony, along with other community initiatives. In 1997, Minyapa was awarded first prize at the Barunga Festival Art Awards, Northern Territory.