Tonga Stool 35 Each stool is a one-of-a-kind

Each stool is a one-of-a-kind antique curation

Often the bowls have a distinctive and unusual flared lip which is the result of an intensive process where the wood is softened with water and then bound with strips of leather which are tightened over a period of time until the desired shape is achieved

The wood has beautiful patina and tones from years of use

the larger the platter the more significant the occasion

Tonga Stool 35 Each stool is a one-of-a-kindOur 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.