Tonga Stool 29 they hold great significance and

they hold great significance and are often featured in Somalian poetry and literature

indicating a special place for a highly regarded individual during community meetings or ceremonies

The stool would have been used as a prestige item used only for market days or during important meetings

the only natural sweetener available in traditional diets

Tonga Stool 29 they hold great significance andOur 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.