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Coral Hayes is from the yorta-yorta & Mutti-Mutti county in Victoria.
Coral was born in Baranald NSW to Kathleen Murray-Smith and Billy Hughes.
Coral’s mother’s totem is the Murray Cod, from her father’s side - the Mutti-Mutti people.
And her mother’s totem is the long neck turtle, from the Yorta-Yorta people which she is very proud to belong to.
Coral’s farther was born in Alice Springs to the Arunta tribe, he’s mothers descendants and he’s skin name is ‘Ngwarre’. He’s totem is the green caterpillar known in Arunta as ‘Enterengetye’. Coral’s father’s people are very spiritual and powerful.
Coral is more connected with her father’s side then her mother’s side.
Corals’ unique painting skills comes from her father and family from Alice Springs.
Corals’ inspiration comes from her father. Coral believes she paints through both her father and her grandmother’s spirits.Corals’ grandmother’s are spirit women.
Corals’ great grandmother was born with the birth mark of the Eagle on the side of her leg.
As shown in Coral’s iconic painting “Eritja”.
Coral’s totem is the Eagle and her skin name is ‘Pananka’ the Arunta women have a different totem from the men for different reasons.
Coral paints with pride and respect of her ancestors, who guide her in her paintings.
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