{"id":155,"date":"2020-03-16T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/modern-shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=155"},"modified":"2025-12-27T11:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T11:48:52","slug":"libero-faucibus-nistincidunt","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/?product=libero-faucibus-nistincidunt","title":{"rendered":"Kwele Gon mask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"917\">Explore this remarkable <strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Kwele Gon mask<\/strong>, a traditional zoomorphic artifact from the Kwele people of Gabon and northern Congo-Brazzaville. Emblematic of the <strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"785\">Beete cult<\/strong>, it represents the gorilla as a mythical ancestor and lord of the earth, symbolizing strength, protection, and ancestral authority.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1350\">Carved from lightweight woods such as Alstonia congensis, the mask exaggerates the gorilla\u2019s features: a <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1115\">prominent domed forehead, elongated protruding snout, deep-set eyes, and a powerful jaw<\/strong>, creating a formidable presence. Worn by a dancer wrapped in raffia, the mask emerges during initiation or mourning ceremonies, projecting a supernatural aura to <strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1349\">ward off witchcraft, honor ancestors, and reinforce social cohesion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1609\">This <strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1375\">Kwele Gon mask<\/strong> is ideal for collectors, museums, or cultural exhibitions, combining striking visual impact, spiritual significance, and authentic African craftsmanship. A rare artifact that embodies both <strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1608\">ancestral heritage and artistic mastery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1628\"><strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1626\">Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1993\">\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1699\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1699\">Authentic Kwele Gon mask from Gabon and northern Congo-Brazzaville<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1785\">Zoomorphic gorilla design with domed forehead, elongated snout, and deep-set eyes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1865\">\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1865\">Used in initiation and mourning rites to protect and restore social harmony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1924\">\n<p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1924\">Hand-carved from lightweight wood (Alstonia congensis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1993\">\n<p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1993\">Perfect for collectors, museums, galleries, or cultural displays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the authentic <strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"162\">Kwele Gon mask<\/strong> from Gabon and northern Congo-Brazzaville, a powerful ceremonial artifact representing the gorilla as a mythical ancestor. Hand-carved from lightweight wood, it features a domed forehead, elongated snout, and deep-set eyes. Used in initiation and mourning rites to ward off witchcraft and restore social harmony, it is perfect for collectors, museums, and lovers of African tribal art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":634,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-155","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-masks","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=155"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=155"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=155"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}