Don Morton Japangardi (circa 1938 – 1996) was a respected senior Indigenous Australian artist and custodian from Yuelamu (Mount Allan) in the Northern Territory. He was an important cultural figure instrumental in establishing the Yuelamu Museum in 1987 and passed down traditional Dreaming stories to his family, including his artist daughter Sarah Morton Napanangka. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Early Life and Heritage
Birth: Born around 1938 at Mount Allan (Yuelamu), Northern Territory.
Language Group: Associated with Warlpiri and Anmatyerre cultural traditions.
Family: Brother to Tim McCormack; father to artist Sarah Morton Napanangka.
Artistic and Cultural Legacy
Community Leadership: Helped found the Yuelamu Museum in 1987 to preserve local heritage.
Artistic Style: Painted traditional Dreamings tied to his country, influencing the next generation of regional family artists like Sarah and Loretta Morton Napanangka.
Passing: Died in 1996. His works continue to be featured in Australian art collections and indigenous auction records.
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soldJun. 18, 2023Don Morton Tjapangati (c1938-1996) Australia (Aboriginal) painting, approx 127cm H x 148cm L
Est: $400 - $600Sold:$400Don Morton Tjapangati (c1938-1996) Australia (Aboriginal) painting, approx 127cm H x 148cm L
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soldApr. 16, 2023DON MORTON TJAPANGARDI (CIRCA 1938-1996), Yuelumu Dreaming, Mount Allan
Est: $600 - $800Sold:$700DON MORTON TJAPANGARDI (CIRCA 1938-1996) Yuelumu Dreaming, Mount Allan synthetic polymer paint on canvas inscribed on label verso: DON MORTON / MOUNT ALLAN / YUELUMU DREAMING / CAT No. 0687154 DM 91 x 122cm PROVENANCE Aboriginal Artists Gallery, Melbourne
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