Billy Wara
Painter
About Billy Wara
Lived 1920 – 2008 (aged 87–88). Billy Wara was an Australian artisan.
Billy Wara (1920 – November 2008) was an Australian Aboriginal craftsman who made wooden sculptures. He is best known for his sculptures of goannas, made from wood that is native to the central Australian desert. His sculptures were carved by hand and decorated by burning patterns into the wood.
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Who was Billy Wara?
painter
When was Billy Wara born?
Billy Wara was born in 1920 in Northern Territory.
When did Billy Wara die?
Billy Wara died in 2008.
What was Billy Wara's occupation?
Billy Wara was an artisan.
What nationality was Billy Wara?
Billy Wara was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Wara. https://biography.guide/billy-wara/
MLA: "Billy Wara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-wara/.
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