Tonga Mortar Stool 17 played on boards like these

played on boards like these which have worn depressions which hold game pieces such as seeds

This container was made by the Lozi people of Zambia

The stools are a strictly personal item and are said to be the seat of the owners soul

Hand carved from a single piece of wood coming from the Nyangatom people of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia

Tonga Mortar Stool 17 played on boards like theseOur Tonga mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zimbabwe. Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen, before being gently restored and repaired. Each stool is hand carved by a community member from indigenous wood, with its own unique design and shape making them a one of a kind piece for your home. As the mortars have been exposed to elements and been used daily, the wood