Lilly Stafford

Lilly was born in Coniston in approximately 1950. Her mother was Topsy Nampijinpa Stockman, born in Ngalikirlangu on Anmatyerr and Warlpiri Country. Lilly’s mother’s Dreaming is Katyerr (Bush Raisin). Lilly has three brothers and five sisters.
Lilly’s main Dreaming is Inkwareny Anengkerr, the Honey Ant Dreaming. The Anengkerr places for this dreaming are located at Inkwareny and Yuelamu. Only women have access to the ceremonial sites.
Lilly and Daisy Penangk are owners of the Inkwareny Anengkerr. The artist, Alison Ngal Daniels, is one of the guardians of this Dreaming, as is Elsie Mpetyan from Arangki (Ten Mile).

Skin name

Penangke

Community

Yuelamu - NT

Born

1950

Place of birth

Coniston

Country

Anmatyerr

Languages

Anmatyerr

Mother country

Anmatyerr and Warlpiri