Muluymuluy Wirrpanda

Muluymuluy was born at Ngukurr, her Father is Molulmi. She was the young wife of Wakuthi Marawili. Wakuthi was one of the oldest men in Arnhem land. He was known as Banbay – “Blind one” because of his poor eyesight. He passed away in 2005. His sons Djambawa and Nuwandjali have a large role in the day-to-day management of the large Ma?arrpa clan homeland, Yilpara. Muluymuluy has worked with them in her art as well as under Wakuthi�s direction to produce important Ma?arrpa clan paintings. Her son was Daymathuna Marawili who passed away in Ramingining. Her sister Mulku? Wirrpanda is also a senior artist. Her Mother’s clan is Ma?galili.