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Fine Female Biteki Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)

$6,342.51

£4,650

€5,412.69

CA$8,744.34

A$9,597.13

CHF 5,043.43

MX$114,203.89

NOK 64,470.05

SEK 58,912.86

DKK 40,438.19

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)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved
Place of Origin:
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Period:
20th Century
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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