Tonga Mortar Stool 29Our 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

These beautiful masks are hand-carved from indigenous woods and finished with brass and copper detailing

This large wooden bowl is a common household item in Ethiopia and has been hand carved from a durable hardwood to ensure long usage

each piece may have natural imperfections and no two will be identical

The handle shows the skill of the carving and handles were considered to be important in the design as it was viewed as a better way to serve the food to guests by holding a handle rather than the bowl

to storage or brewing sorghum beer

The carving of the male head on this bowl

it has been hand-carved from indigenous wood and finished with a natural leather hide

one of these special moments capturing this unique image

Grey Stone side plate

The natural wood and mask details will vary slightly

Their design was inspired by the defensive shields once used by the hunters and warriors of the Tikar tribe of Cameroon

They are ethically and sustainably sourced from South Africa