Tonga Stool 39 These shields are hand-carved from

These shields are hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood and hand-finished with beads

We love headrests for their soulful connection to their makers and the unique details that make each one special

funerals and ceremonies in neighbouring villages

Each stool is hand-carved by a community member from indigenous wood

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

Tonga Stool 39 These shields are hand-carved fromOur 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.