Figure (biteki)

Figure (biteki)

Public Domain

CultureYaka peoples
Titles
  • Figure (biteki)
Date1900–1950
PlaceDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood, traces of kaolin on the face, fiber belt
DimensionsOverall: 10 × 2 × 2 1/4 in. (25.4 × 5.1 × 5.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1455
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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.

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Mask (Bwame society)
Mask (Bwame society)
1850–1990
Wood with traces of pigment including kaolin, ochre, and indigo
91.1476
Mask of a Leopard
Mask of a Leopard
1900–1950
Wood, traces of kaolin paint
91.1445
Comb with Hearts, a Cross, and Sankofa Bird
Comb with Hearts, a Cross, and Sankofa Bird
1900–1950
Wood and traces of kaolin, a white clay
91.1520
Comb with Hearts and a Watch
Comb with Hearts and a Watch
1930–1960
Wood and traces of kaolin, a white clay
91.1518
Society Mask
Society Mask
1850–1950
Wood with traces of kaolin
91.1475
Twin Figures, Ere Ibeji, with Shared Garment
Twin Figures, Ere Ibeji, with Shared Garment
1900–1950
Wood, glass beads, cotton cloth, coconut shell beads, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1447.A-.C
Mask
Mask
1868–1933
Wood with traces of Kaolin pigment with details
84.222
Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji
Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji
1875–1925
Wood, glass beads, and traces of tukula
91.1449
Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, with Garment
Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, with Garment
1900–1930
Wood, glass beads, cotton cloth, nails, coconut shell beads, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1448.A,.B
Twin Figure (ere ibeji) with Garment
Twin Figure (ere ibeji) with Garment
1940–1960
Wood, cowry shells, cotton cloth, sacrificial matter, plastic beads, nails, and traces of indigo
97.811.A,.B
Female Ancestor Figure (mukuyu, nkisi, or teki)
Female Ancestor Figure (mukuyu, nkisi, or teki)
1930–1970
Wood, ivory, and traces of tukula
91.1477
Pair of Twin Figures (ere ibeji)
Pair of Twin Figures (ere ibeji)
1925–1950
Wood, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1491.1,.2