Lex Namponan

Lex Namponan is the second youngest of eight children born to Angus Namponan and Chrissie Peemuggina. From his father’s side they have the totems that include Bush Rat, Freshwater Shark, Spear, Small Carpet Snake, Salmon, Knee and Single-barb Hardwood Spear. Lex also shares other totems that are associated with the the Wik-Alkenh language group including the Wild Dog (Ku’). Lex belongs to the Apelech ceremonial group and his father’s Country is at Warpang, just inland from Cape Keerweer. His mother is from enjoining country of Aayk, her language being Wik-Ngathan. Anagus Namponan was a prominent artist in Aurukun and his sons have followed in his footsteps. Lex is the younger brother of Garry, Leigh, Bevan and older brother to Leo, all of whom are established carvers with the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre.