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Property from the Collection of Harold and Neriba Gallasch, Tineriba Gallery, Hahndorf, South Australia

Crusoe Kuningbal

Three Mimih Figures

Auction Closed

May 20, 09:03 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Crusoe Kuningbal

circa 1922-1984


Three Mimih Figures, circa 1975

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

Bears artist’s name, language group, location and title on the reverse

51 ⅛ in x 22 in (130 cm x 56 cm)

Painted at Mumeka outstation, Western Amhem Land

Acquired at Maningrida by a biologist working with the University of Sydney crocodile research programme, based at Maningrida, between 1975-1976

Private Collection, Tasmania

Sotheby’s, Melbourne, Aboriginal Art, July 25, 2005, lot 58

Harold and Neriba Gallasch, Tineriba Gallery, Hahndorf, South Australia, acquired at the above auction