Tonga Mortar Stool 17 crossing two rows of three

crossing two rows of three

Southern Ethiopia

The stools are a strictly personal item and are said to be the seat of the owners soul

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

these baskets are given as wedding presents to new brides

Tonga Mortar Stool 17 crossing two rows of threeOur 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