Angampa Martin Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1940 -

Angampa Martin was born circa 1940 at Watala, a rock hole site south/west of Irrunytju. As a child she lived in the bush and later travelled to Ernabella where she was instructed in the art of spinning and weaving rugs. Earlier in her childhood Angampa had learned to spin human hair using the fragile hand-held spindle (made of twigs) to make ceremonial waistbands and head bands.

Angampa is a founding artist of Irrunytju Arts, Western Australia. She has a deep knowledge and authority of Tjukurpa and uses this to paint Pukara - the Wati Kutjara Wanampi Story: Two Water Snake Men Dreaming. She is also a skilled basket weaver in her own right.

In 2009, Angampa joined Ninuku Arts. Her lively compositions and vibrant use of colour has positioned her in an important place, both in the Art Centre and within the wider market.