Mahongwe Bwete Kota Reliquary Ceremonial RattleThis sculptural reliquary rattle ensemble has an elongated hand grip, with the middle composed of securely bound wood strips that extend downward and flares into the lower rattle section. The seed in cased bottom housing has been carefully crafted with a beautiful natural fiber woven binding. The Mahongwe are linked to the Kota people, who also live in the region of Gabon. In particular, they share their language and the cult practice known as Bwete.