Crusoe Kuningbal Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1922 - d. 1984

Crusoe Kuningbal , also Guningbal called, (* 1922 , † 1984 ) is an artist of the Aborigines , who mainly produced wood sculptures. His theme was the rock spirits, the Mimihs . Crusoe Kuningbal created Mimih sculptures for Aboriginal Dreamtime ceremonies, as well as some for sale at the Maningrida Arts Center in Arnhem Land , Australia.

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      • Attrib. KUNINGBAL Crusoe (Aboriginal 1924-1984) Mimih Spirit Figure. Wood and pigments. (H93cm)
        Mar. 09, 2024

        Attrib. KUNINGBAL Crusoe (Aboriginal 1924-1984) Mimih Spirit Figure. Wood and pigments. (H93cm)

        Est: $200 - $600

        Attrib. KUNINGBAL Crusoe (Aboriginal 1924-1984) Mimih Spirit Figure. Wood and pigments. (H93cm)

        Davidson Auctions
      • CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Figure c.1980 natural earth pigments on wood
        Apr. 11, 2022

        CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Figure c.1980 natural earth pigments on wood

        Est: $4,000 - $5,000

        CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Figure c.1980 natural earth pigments on wood 81.5 x 8cm PROVENANCE: Deutscher~Menzies, Fine Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 29 June 1999, lot 111 The Collection of Mr. Kelton, United States of America

        Leonard Joel
      • CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Spirit 1979 natural ochres on carved softwood
        Apr. 11, 2022

        CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Spirit 1979 natural ochres on carved softwood

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        CRUSOE GUNINGBAL (c.1922-1984) Mimi Spirit 1979 natural ochres on carved softwood 112 x 8cm PROVENANCE: Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Pty. Ltd., Sydney The Collection of Mr. Kelton, United States of America, acquired 1979 EXHIBITIONS: The Evolving Dreamtime: Contemporary Art by Indigenous Australians – Part II, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, California, 15 March – 21 May 1995

        Leonard Joel
      • Crusoe Guningbal - Mimih , 1980
        Mar. 08, 2022

        Crusoe Guningbal - Mimih , 1980

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        The people of Western Arnhem Land believe that Mimih spirits lived in a social organization similar to Aboriginal people and that Mimi society existed before humans. Mimih are credited with instructing the first people with knowledge relating to survival in the rocky environment of the Arnhem Land plateau. They are said to have taught the first humans how to hunt and butcher game and also how to dance, sing and paint. These spirits are terribly thin, having necks so slender that a stiff breeze would be fatal. For this reason they emerge only on windless days and nights to hunt. As soon as a breeze develops, the Mimi are said to run back to their rocky caverns and disappear inside. During his lifetime, Crusoe Guningbal was revered and considered to be the sole artist who was entitled to create Mimih spirits in sculpture form. It was only subsequent to his death in 1984, that this right was passed down to younger clan and family members.

        Cooee Art
      • Crusoe Kuningbal (1922-1984)
        Jul. 09, 2019

        Crusoe Kuningbal (1922-1984)

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        Mimih Spirits, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, language group and location on the reverse

        Shapiro Auctioneers
      • Crusoe Kuningbal mimi spirit natural earth
        Oct. 28, 2012

        Crusoe Kuningbal mimi spirit natural earth

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Crusoe Kuningbal mimi spirit natural earth pigments on carved wood 114 x 14 cm

        Mossgreen Auctions
      • Crusoe Kuningbal, circa 1922-1984, A GROUP OF FIVE MIMIH SPIRITS
        Jul. 26, 2010

        Crusoe Kuningbal, circa 1922-1984, A GROUP OF FIVE MIMIH SPIRITS

        Est: $30,000 - $50,000

        Crusoe Kuningbal, circa 1922-1984, A GROUP OF FIVE MIMIH SPIRITS natural earth pigments on carved wood  HEIGHTS: 76CM, 140CM, 188. 5CM, 164CM AND 147CM  Provenance:  Executed in Western Arnhem Land  Aboriginal Art Centre, Gallery of Dreams, Sydney (Hogarth Gallery)  Gabrielle Pizzi Collection Exhibited:  Aratjara: Ar

        Smith & Singer
      • CRUSOE KUNINGBAL , CIRCA 1922-1984 TWO MIMIH FIGURES Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood
        Oct. 20, 2008

        CRUSOE KUNINGBAL , CIRCA 1922-1984 TWO MIMIH FIGURES Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

        Est: $15,000 - $20,000

        Natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

        Sotheby's
      • CRUSOE KUNINGBAL , CIRCA 1922-1984 MIMIH SPIRITS WHO DWELL IN THE ESCARPMENT COUNTRY Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
        Nov. 25, 2007

        CRUSOE KUNINGBAL , CIRCA 1922-1984 MIMIH SPIRITS WHO DWELL IN THE ESCARPMENT COUNTRY Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        Bears artist's name, language group, location, title and various catalogue numbers on the reverse Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

        Sotheby's
      • CRUSOE KUNINGBAL CIRCA 1922-1984 MIMIH 1971
        Jul. 25, 2005

        CRUSOE KUNINGBAL CIRCA 1922-1984 MIMIH 1971

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Natural earth pigments on wood Provenance

        Sotheby's
      • CRUSOE KUNINGBAL CIRCA 1922-1984 THREE MIMIH FIGURES C.1975
        Jul. 25, 2005

        CRUSOE KUNINGBAL CIRCA 1922-1984 THREE MIMIH FIGURES C.1975

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark Provenance

        Sotheby's
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