EKET MASK NIGERIA carved wood, of circular shape,... Lot 27

EKET MASK NIGERIA carved wood, of circular shape, the face extending from the centre, with a rounded forehead tapering into the protruding mouth, perforated at the sides, rich patination (17.7cm diameter) Footnote: Provenance: Arthur Halcrow Verstage Collection (1875 - 1969). Mr. Verstage was a noted architect and desginer, best known as the architect for Central Saint Martin's School of Arts building on 12 Southampton Row. A promient follower of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Verstage's large and varied collection was a reflection of his broad interests.