Tonga Stool 03Our 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.

Songye masks originate from the Congo and are hand-carved from indigenous wood

Due to being hand-woven into organic shapes

The basket conveys messages of beauty

they hold great significance and are often featured in Somalian poetry and literature

These stools have been designed with portability in mind as guests would take their own seating to weddings

This stool has been finished with a metal top

This headrest comes from Kenya

Hand-carved from indigenous wood

which in turn has created wonderful patina and ageing of the wood

This stool has a sturdy style and bears the authentic wear of regular use which is seen in their warm patina and shine as well as the initials of the carver engraved on the seat

The high backed seats reflect the social status of the owner

This beautiful photograph was taken over the Soussusveli dunes