Tonga Mortar Stool 42 with cubby cheeks and chiselled

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

Due to their nomadic lifestyle the Turkana people are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

A Dogon ladder of this quality is rare to find

The stool was hand-carved from indigenous wood with curved legs and a concave top

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

Tonga Mortar Stool 42 with cubby cheeks and chiselledOur 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