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made by the Buhera women of Zimbabwe
Tanzania in 2018 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland
with rich patina and wear from years of use before being lovingly restored our Tonga stools are one-of-a-kind objects for your home
As part of our vintage collection
The basket conveys messages of beauty
Headrest 06 made by the Buhera womenHistorically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures. They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams. They were extremely personal to the owner,
