Tonga Mortar Stool 33Our 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

or with other masks anywhere in the home

Historically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people

and are another reflection of the artisanal talent for basket weaving

Our donut stools are perfect as functional side tables or decorative sculptural stools for anywhere in the home

due the artisanal process and delicate nature of the bowl

These pots would have been used for a variety of tasks from cooking to storage

The Turkana people have a beautiful artisanal touch to all of their pieces

Natural State side plate

Our collection of Tonga stools originate from the Tonga people of Zimbabwe

Our Natural State plate is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers

These striking stools are hand carved from a single piece of hardwood by the Tonga people who are an ethic Bantu group from Southern Zambia and the neighbouring Northern Zimbabwe