Tonga Stool 07 Each mortar has been used

Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen

The object of the game is to capture more pieces than the opponent or to have one side empty first in order to win

stones or beads

with a subtle circle pattern down the side

Tonga Stool 07 Each mortar has been usedOur 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.