Tonga Stool 02 wear and ageing of the

wear and ageing of the wood

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

The bangles are hand-sculpted and finished with delicate and intricate carved patterns

Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen

Tonga Stool 02 wear and ageing of theOur collection of Tonga stools originate from the Tonga people of Zimbabwe. The stools have been hand carved by the community using indigenous wood. The maker creates unique designs each time, so no two stools are identical. As the Tonga stool is used as a portable seat which is carried to neighbouring communities for ceremonies and gatherings they often vary in size, with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by.