Tonga Stool 26Our 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.

The organic texture and tone of greys of the elephant’s skin against the white and worn tusks shows that effortless and organic beauty of nature’s simplicity

A gorgeous headrest in light hues

With its round

The bowls have been lovingly repaired with traditional techniques in keeping with their original authenticity

The jug would have been used for years to collect and store milk from their cattle

making them perfect investment pieces

Hand-carved with wood

As they are handmade

Their masks are sacred objects used for protection and as a channel for communication with the spirit world

This little vessel would have been used to serve and pour milk from and makes for a perfect decorative piece for any space

with unique markings and a gorgeous patina from years of use

with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by