Artist | PUNA YANIMA

Artist | PUNA YANIMA


Artist: Puna Yanima Born: 1/07/1955 Language: Yankunytjatjara / Pitjantjatjara Place of Birth: Rose Hill, Iwantja Puna Yanima was born at Rose Hill Station not far from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, South Australia.

Her father was Norman Yanima and his country was Piltati near Nyapari on the APY Lands.

Her mother was Lucy Yanima (dec) and she was from Indulkana.

Puna has two brothers Dennis and Leslie, and two sisters Jauna and Tania.

Puna grew up at Indulkana community, where she met her husband Shannon.

Puna worked at the Indulkana store for many years.

They would later move to Mimili and they have four children; Linda, Harry, Myra & Shaun. Puna is a senior woman who practices traditional law and culture.

Puna is deeply connected to country; she speaks to country and has a deep knowledge of Inma (traditional music and dance)..



Artist: Puna Yanima Born: 1/07/1955 Language: Yankunytjatjara / Pitjantjatjara Place of Birth: Rose Hill, Iwantja Puna Yanima was born at Rose Hill Station not far from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, South Australia.

Her father was Norman Yanima and his country was Piltati near Nyapari on the APY Lands.

Her mother was Lucy Yanima (dec) and she was from Indulkana.

Puna has two brothers Dennis and Leslie, and two sisters Jauna and Tania.

Puna grew up at Indulkana community, where she met her husband Shannon.

Puna worked at the Indulkana store for many years.

They would later move to Mimili and they have four children; Linda, Harry, Myra & Shaun. Puna is a senior woman who practices traditional law and culture.

Puna is deeply connected to country; she speaks to country and has a deep knowledge of Inma (traditional music and dance)..