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Gudu is the warm and generous Mungulu matriarch. Born in Pantijan, she trekked to Munja, Kunmunya, fotjulum, old Mowanjum and present day Mowanjum. She is a traditional, highly respected elder who teaches language and tells stories to the students at Derby District High School, and cares for a large extended family.
Her daughters Margaret, Marjorie, Mildred, Sandra, Robyn and ]acqui, and granddaughters Carmen and Dddre, are all artists. Gudu's husband Alan (dec) was a Worora leader. He taught young children in the Wotjulum and Mowanjum mission schools and was known for his pearl shell carvings. Together, they ran the mission store for many years.
Gudu specialises in painting bush tucker, including Waanunga (bush honey). Her work is keenly sought for its authenticity and strong design and is represented in both the West and South Australian museums.
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