Tonga Stool 28 The low design of the

The low design of the stool suggests that the stool was made for practical purposes

Our Senufo stools are vintage pieces curated from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast

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

This bowl has a distinctive metal repair work on one side and subtle circular patterns at the front

South Africa in 2014 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Tonga Stool 28 The low design of theOur 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.