{"product_id":"bulu-gorilla-figure-cameroon-156397","title":"Bulu Gorilla Figure Cameroon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qoaex-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qoaex-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe simian sculptures found in West Africa's equatorial forests have captivated scholars and collectors for years, yet their true purpose remains elusive. Among these, the renowned Cameroon gorilla effigies of the Bulu people stand as prized objects in African art, also crafted by cultures in the Cameroon Grasslands. Examining historical human interactions with the rare lowland gorillas of the Congo and Equatorial Basins sheds light on the carvings' likely intention. Despite the long-held fear of these animals and their prized meat, evidence of attacks on humans remains scarce. However, their body parts have been utilized by diviners and herbalists, shaping perceptions. The effigies seem to serve a protective role, reflecting the gorilla's perceived threat. They may specifically guard against forest spirits or possess general protective qualities. Presently, initiatives like education and eco-tourism aim to change the perception of lowland gorillas from threats to treasures. Though exploitation persists, these efforts offer hope for their survival, although estimating their current population in the dense forest remains challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered in a thin metal sheeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 19.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 7.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 6.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156397\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752407433511,"sku":"156397","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_6810_5d3fc697-f733-4dfd-bf14-e0cf08de8920.jpg?v=1785358829","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/bulu-gorilla-figure-cameroon-156397","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}