Tonga Stool 30 These finely carved sticks are

These finely carved sticks are highly regarded by the weaver

They were extremely personal to the owner

cowrie shells and Manilla string

Due to the natural nature of the beads

Tonga Stool 30 These finely carved sticks areOur 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.