Tonga Stool 06 Each bell is hand-sculpted with

Each bell is hand-sculpted with simple carving details

Style as a decorative object or use for soulful storage

It is believed that the larger the crest the more magical powers the mask possesses

which served the function of hanging the bowls up when not in use

their culture is strongly influenced by the flood cycle of the Zambezi river

Tonga Stool 06 Each bell is hand-sculpted withOur 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.