Imitjala Curley

Born in 1953, Imitjala Curley's life has been intricately woven into the cultural fabric of the Pitjantjatjara people, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of time.

Biography of Imitjala Curley

Imitjala Curley's journey begins at the Ernabella mission, where she took her first breaths in 1953. However, the call of the land led her family to Fregon, establishing roots when the cattle station was established in 1961.

As a senior traditional woman, Imitjala holds a reservoir of cultural knowledge, particularly related to the Ngintaka, the Perentie lizard, and the Ngapari, or sugar leaf tjukurpa, at Watarru. Her connection to the Kampurparpa Tjukurpa in the Walytjitjata region is rooted in her mother's Country, 'Puni Puni,' a small homeland just over the Northern Territory border, approximately 46 km north of Kalka on the APY Lands.

Married to Kun Curley, Imitjala Curley is the mother of five daughters, each a testament to the continuation of the cultural legacy she embodies. Her commitment to family extends beyond the home, as she has been an integral part of Kaltjiti Arts since its inception in the early sixties, contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the community.

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