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