Tonga Mortar Stool 09 This vintage Tonga stool is

This vintage Tonga stool is one of our favourites

The basket is crafted from finely woven reed and would an infusion of indigenous tree bark would be used to cover the inside of the container to make it watertight

the higher the social ranking of the owner

with a subtle circle pattern down the side

in late 2018

Tonga Mortar Stool 09 This vintage Tonga stool isOur 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