Tonga Mortar Stool 14 Mike managed to find the

Mike managed to find the perfect moment with the shadows of the dunes below

playing an important role in the initiation rites where the unique design of a shield represents a boy’s insignia

the container was designed and originally used to store and pour liquids such as mead or milk

this pot was originally used for storage and cooking by the Tonga people of Zimbabwe

Tonga Mortar Stool 14 Mike managed to find theOur 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