WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA – chest
Scientific name: Gorilla gorilla gorilla
The powerful chest of this Djala, the Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) transcends mere physical strength; it symbolises our deep connection with the animal kingdom. Djala’s formidable form invites us to easily attribute human characteristics and emotions to him, reflecting our innate desire to relate to other beings and recognise the shared experiences of strength, vulnerability, and resilience that bind us all.