Camel Bell Currency 06 As the Tonga stool is

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

The print is finished with a raw walnut wood frame

Hand-carved from a single piece of wood it has been restored to its original glory

These stools work perfectly as a side table or as a sculptural decorative stool for anywhere in the home

The word mancala refers to a family of games

Camel Bell Currency 06 As the Tonga stool isThese Camel bells are from the Darod people from Somalia. For centuries camels have been the backbone of the Somalian economy, symbolising the nomadic lifestyle with traditional uses for milk and transport, as well as being highly prized possessions. The wooden bells are hand carved with a wooden peg inside the bell and finished with a leather or rope braided strap. Whilst their simplicity and lack of embellishment reflects their practical purpose,