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Gorilla Mask Kwele - Gabon

Kwele
Gabon
2600 gr
34 H x 17 L x 14 P
400 €


Unique piece - Ref : 227 - Delivery 48h delivery

Product Description Gorilla Mask

Magnificent gorilla mask called Gon. Plenty of power, strength, presence! It is characteristic with his head bent, his undershot jaw with two long points. Gon is a dangerous mask, he is chained by ropes. He holds a lance that launches everything is in motion. He made his entrance into the ceremony after it was announced by bells. Domestic animals were then returned, people were hiding. Gon could killed during the day some pets executed for ritual purposes. After the departure of Gon Gon those whose domestic animals have been killed must leave or submit to those who sent Gon.

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Ethnicity Description Kwele