Nathon Ahwon-Wilson

Nathon Ahwon- Wilson is the eldest son of matriarch and founder of Peppimenarti Regina Pilawuk Wilson’s eldest son. Nathon grew up at Peppimenarti and continues to make Peppimenarti his home with his wife and four daughters. When the time comes Nathon will be the tradition owner for Peppimenarti.

Nathon has played a pivotal role in the bark-harvesting project currently being undertaken. Leading and supporting many bush trips with his younger brothers, cousins and nephews “My grandfathers and uncles taught me everything about bark harvesting. They taught me you gotta get the bark during wet season while the bark is still a bit wet, as dry season equals dry wind and dries up the bark before the fire burning”.

Nathon paints didgeridoo designs & Durrmu, Nathon’s work ‘Olive Python and King Brown Snakes 2018’ are housed in the collection of the Embassy of Australia.