{"id":57,"date":"2020-03-13T10:07:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T10:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/modern-shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=57"},"modified":"2025-12-27T11:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T11:35:09","slug":"fringilla-phasellus-faucus-scelerisque-eleifend-donec","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/?product=fringilla-phasellus-faucus-scelerisque-eleifend-donec","title":{"rendered":"W\u00e9 Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 mask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1023\">Explore this remarkable <strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\">W\u00e9 Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 mask<\/strong>, a traditional ceremonial artifact from the Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 (W\u00e9) people of southwestern Ivory Coast. Known for their raw, awe-inspiring aesthetic, these masks combine <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"887\">anthropomorphic and zoomorphic elements<\/strong>, often featuring horns, teeth, and fabric. Each mask is crafted to embody forest spirits, ancestral protection, and spiritual strength.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1435\">Worn with <strong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1064\">raffia and fiber costumes<\/strong> during initiation rites, funerals, and conflict resolution ceremonies, the masks dance to drum rhythms to restore social order and communicate with the unseen world. Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 masks stand out for their <strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1333\">fantastical faces, bulging eyes, and powerful emotional expression<\/strong>, distinguishing them from the masks of neighboring ethnic groups such as the Dan, Baoul\u00e9, and Senufo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1647\">Perfect for collectors, museums, or cultural exhibitions, this W\u00e9 Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 mask is a rare piece of <strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1565\">authentic African tribal art<\/strong>, combining ceremonial significance, historical value, and striking visual impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1664\">Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<li data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1724\">\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1724\">Authentic W\u00e9 Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 mask from southwestern Ivory Coast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1777\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1777\">Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic ceremonial design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<p data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1841\">Used in initiation rites, funerals, and conflict resolution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1899\">Symbol of spiritual strength and ancestral protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1968\">Ideal for collectors, museums, galleries, or decorative displays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"583\">Discover the authentic <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"200\">W\u00e9 Gu\u00e9r\u00e9 mask<\/strong> from southwestern Ivory Coast, a powerful ceremonial artifact blending anthropomorphic and zoomorphic features. With bulging eyes, intricate details, and expressive forms, it embodies forest spirits and ancestral protection. Ideal for collectors, museums, and enthusiasts of African tribal art, this mask combines cultural significance, ritual history, and striking visual impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":622,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-57","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\/57","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=57"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=57"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=57"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=57"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=57"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}