Tonga Mortar Stool 42 Headrests and stools

Headrests and stools

The stools have been hand-carved by the community using indigenous wood

This beautiful Tutsi vessel is part of an incredibly special collection of pieces which took 8 years to curate

These baskets are crafted by the Hausa people of Nigeria

with cubby cheeks and chiselled face is typical of Bamun carving style

Tonga Mortar Stool 42 Headrests and stoolsOur 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