Tonga Stool 16 The dolls are works of

The dolls are works of art

Historically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

would have been used for practical purposes such as milking cattle and larger stools would have been used for ceremonial purposes

The bowl has a beautiful symmetry and details

Tonga Stool 16 The dolls are works ofOur 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.