May Wokka Chapman Teacup & Saucer

This fine bone china tea cup and saucer set features a detail from an untitled work by May Mayiwalku (May Wokka) Chapman, courtesy of Martumili Artists. Both microwave and dishwasher safe, it offers practicality alongside striking design. Martumili Artists represents painters from across the Martu homelands, traditional custodians of the Great Sandy, Little Sandy, and Gibson Deserts. May’s work reflects the deep knowledge and cultural strength of her community, making this set a meaningful and beautiful addition to any collection. Presented in a gift box with information about the artist and artwork. Royalties from the sale directly benefit the artist.

5.4 fl oz

About the Artist:

Born in the 1940s at Ngarurr soak in the Western Desert, May Mayiwalku (May Wokka) Chapman is a Manyjilyjarra woman and one of the founding members of Martumili Artists. She is the eldest sister of fellow artists Nancy Nyanjilpayi Chapman, Mulyatingki Marney, and Marjorie Yates (dec.). Raised in a traditional nomadic lifestyle, she travelled across her family’s Country—Punmu, Kunawarritji, and Karlamilyi—before moving to Jigalong Mission in 1966 after a severe drought. Now based in Warralong, where she paints alongside her daughter Doreen Chapman, May is known for her technically refined works that depict ngurra (home Country), including its animals, plants, waterholes, and associated Jukurrpa (Dreaming) stories. Her work has been widely exhibited and is held in major collections such as the National Museum of Australia.