GABONESE MAHONGWE BWETE MASK. Mahongwe Bwete mask from Gabon, used by the Mahongwe people, a subgroup of the Bakota, in the northeastern part of Gabon. This type of mask is associated with the Bwete religion, which centers on ancestor worship. Mahongwe masks are rare and believed to play a role in funerary rituals and adult initiation rites. - Height: 19 inches. Estimate $200-300
