Tonga Stool 37 Each basket conveys messages of

Each basket conveys messages of beauty

Handmade from ceramic with a weave pattern and raised edges

Women will also receive a necklace when they marry as part of the dowry

These sweet containers are hard to come across and come from the Borana people of Ethiopia

Tonga Stool 37 Each basket conveys messages ofOur 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.