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Albert Namatjira was born Elea. Because he was brought up in the Lutheran mission of Hermannsberg, he was baptised as Albert at age three. He took his father's name of Namatjira as his second name when he did his first public exhibition.
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What language did Albert Namatjira speak?
Namatjira was a central Australian Aborigine, so he spoke Arrernte, one of the indigenous dialects.
What tribe was Albert Namatjira in?
Australian aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira was brought up in a Lutheran mission, Hermannsburg, but he still retained his understanding of the mythology of the Aranda, the central Australian tribe to which he belonged.
What were Albert Namatjira's parents' names?
Albert (Elea) Namatjira was born to Namatjira and Ljukuta. When Namatjira (father) was baptised, he took the European name of Jonathan, while his wife took the name Emilie. Young Elea took the European name of Albert, and his father's name as his second name.
What was Albert Namatjira's birth name?
Elea Namatjira. Which was then changed to Albert 1905 at Lutheran Church (N.T.)
When was Albert namatjira born?
Albert Namatjira was born on the 28th June 1902.
When was Albert Namatjira's funeral?
Albert Namatjira's funeral was held on 9 August 1959.
What is a famous painting by Albert Namatjira?
Just dessert for Namatjira
Who encouraged Albert Namatjira?
Albert Namatjira's experience in European watercolour style was gained from and influenced by painter Rex Batterbee.
What is the first name of one of Australia's most famous Aboriginal painters - Namatjira?
Albert
Who is an Australian Artist?
Albert Namatjira
Where did Albert Namatjira paint?
Albert Namatjira was famous for his paintings of central Australia, particularly around the Macdonnell Ranges and the central desert.
What was albert namatjira real name?
his career path was painting. he was the first aborigine to get an Australian citizen 2 !!!!!:P:P:P:P
