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Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
$6,327.70
£4,650
€5,462.98
CA$8,693.18
A$9,705.12
CHF 5,085.33
MX$118,800.14
NOK 64,583.80
SEK 60,894.32
DKK 40,770.77
About the Item
This beautifully carved 'Biteki' figure, from the Yaka culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure. The figure exhibits a wonderful sculptural form with Cubist-like legs, and a sense of movement is conveyed through the figure's sweeping arms which converge to form a V-shape at the back.
This 'Biteki' figure displays a stylised face, with a typically long nose located above a series of holes, and a pair of prominent, protruding ears. The body of the figurative sculpture features a carved representation of female genitalia, and red pigment - which had been originally applied throughout the surface of the piece - has faded in parts over time.
This fine Yaka 'Biteki' figure was previously part of the remarkable private collection of Romy Rey (1938-2020), a Swiss-born, London-based artist. Rey's paintings drew inspiration from her extensive collection of Pre-Columbian, African and Oceanic art.
Height (Incl. Custom-Made Stand): 42cm
Height (Excl. Custom-Made Stand): 37.5cm
Width of Figure: 8cm
Width of Custom-Made Stand: 11cm
Depth of Figure: 8cm
Depth of Custom-Made Stand: 11cm
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century
Provenance History: Ex Romy Rey Collection, London
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:First Half of 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736236711562
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