Tonga Mortar Stool 09 Headrests were a necessity for

Headrests were a necessity for the North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have a cultural custom of wearing elaborate coiffures which the headrests helped to preserve whilst sleeping amongst other benefits of protecting against dust and insects

This vintage Tonga stool is one of our favourites

the higher the social ranking of the owner

with a subtle circle pattern down the side

the leopard

Tonga Mortar Stool 09 Headrests were a necessity forOur 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