{"id":66,"date":"2020-03-13T10:24:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T10:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/modern-shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=66"},"modified":"2025-12-27T09:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T09:38:40","slug":"aturna-condimentum-mattis-pellentesque-nibh-tortor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/?product=aturna-condimentum-mattis-pellentesque-nibh-tortor","title":{"rendered":"We Guere mask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"1005\">Discover this remarkable <strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"677\">Guere (W\u00e9) traditional mask<\/strong> from Ivory Coast, a powerful masterpiece of African tribal art. Recognized for its striking visual intensity, the Guere mask is distinguished by its <strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"902\">prominent tubular eyes, expressive carved features, polychrome pigments<\/strong> and richly worked beard elements, symbolizing strength, authority and the presence of spiritual power.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1347\">Among the W\u00e9 people, masks are not simple decorative objects \u2014 they play an essential role in <strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1177\">rituals, community harmony, ancestral ceremonies and conflict resolution<\/strong>. Their exaggerated and dramatic forms contrast with the softer aesthetics of Dan masks, making Guere masks some of the most visually impressive in African art tradition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1656\">This mask embodies <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1409\">energy, emotion and cultural identity<\/strong>. Its bold volumes, open mouth and projecting eyes were designed to fascinate audiences during dance ceremonies accompanied by drums and chants. The visible patina reflects its authentic ritual past, giving it soul, character and historical depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1870\">Whether for a private collection, museum exhibition, luxury interior decoration or cultural investment, this Guere mask is a <strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1818\">rare and meaningful acquisition<\/strong> \u2014 an object that carries memory, spirit and legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"550\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"550\">Authentic Guere Mask from Ivory Coast, handcrafted and richly expressive, featuring the powerful sculptural style of the W\u00e9 people. A rare ceremonial piece with striking facial features, strong character, and historical cultural significance \u2014 ideal for collectors, museums, luxury interiors and heritage lovers.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-66","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\/66","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=66"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=66"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=66"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=66"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=66"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}