Topsy Peterson Napangardi

Topsy Peterson Napangardi is from Papunya, Northern Territory. Topsy grew up with her two sisters, Denise Reid Napangardi and renowned artist Lily Kelly Napangardi.

Topsy met her husband Leo in Papunya in 1968 and 2 years later welcomed their first child Carroll in 1970, followed by another girl Christine Nungala Peterson in 1974. The following year Topsy gave birth to her son Neil.

Growing up Topsy’s Mother Easia Naparulla taught her of their stories, in particular ‘spring flowers dreaming’. It was only after the death of her mother in 1983 that her older sister Lily Kelly Napangardi shared with Topsy more family stories that had been passed down to her, including ‘Sand Hills’. Topsy continues to share these family dreamings with her children to keep their culture alive.

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