Tonga Mortar Stool 01 They would have traditionally been

They would have traditionally been worn on the head during ceremonies

inspired by animals and forms found in the surrounding nature

The Ashanti people of Ghana believe there are no secrets between a man and his stool

The print is finished with a raw walnut wood frame

Makenge baskets are hand-woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes

Tonga Mortar Stool 01 They would have traditionally beenOur 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