Yaka Statue, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Biteki
Rare Yaka statue from the Democratic Republic of the Congo; while Yaka figures with upturned noses are well known, this particular piece is extremely rare—it almost looks like a contemporary expressionist sculpture.
For a similar piece at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, see here => MET or here => MET , exceptional patina from use and age, late 19th or early 20th century. Height 39 cm, 45 cm with the black wooden base. From a German collection.
2 600 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1815361
Availability: In stock
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