Tonga Stool 06 The lid handles are modelled

The lid handles are modelled into highly stylised figures

Each bell is hand-sculpted with simple carving details

Style as a decorative object or use for soulful storage

hand-finished to bring out the tonal details of the grain

Hand-carved from Yucub wood with dual columns

Tonga Stool 06 The lid handles are modelledOur 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.