Tonga Stool 14 Historically headrests date back to

Historically headrests date back to ancient times

the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals

They are worn daily and often styled in stacks

This elegant and sculptural headrest is part of an incredibly special collection of pieces which took 8 years to curate and is an incredibly rare find

Tonga Stool 14 Historically headrests date back toOur 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.