Tonga Mortar Stool 28Our Tonga mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zimbabwe. Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen, before being gently restored and repaired. Each stool is hand carved by a community member from indigenous wood, with its own unique design and shape making them a one of a kind piece for your home. As the mortars have been exposed to elements and been used daily, the wood

which represents an ancestor

They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven

The object of the game is to capture more pieces than the opponent or to have one side empty first in order to win

The natural hues makes them ideal for any home and the baskets have taken on a rich patina and developed beautiful textures from years of use

Style as a sculptural decorative piece or a soulful storage choice for anywhere in the home

flat base and narrow neck

in late 2018

These jugs were originally used to collect and store milk or beer before being lovingly restored

The Namji people of North West Cameroon are famous for their dolls

making them one-of-a-kind pieces for your home

Our Tonga mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zimbabwe

The stool has been hand-carved by a community member from a solid piece of indigenous wood