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Our Lozi mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zambia
the larger the platter the more significant the occasion
The horns are removed from their outer shell to reveal the white inner horn
played on boards like these which have worn depressions which hold game pieces such as seeds
Nyangatom Headrest 05 Our Lozi mortar stools areHistorically headrests date back to ancient times and in East Africa they are used by pastoral nomadic people. They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with. Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping, protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures. They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams. They were extremely personal to the owner,
