Tonga Mortar Stool 29 Each bowl would have been

Each bowl would have been used to prepare and serve food or used for storage for many years

which in turn has created wonderful patina and ageing of the wood

showing evidence of usage and wear as it shows a warm glossy patina along with smoothing of wood on the back and the seat

each pot will be made with its own unique design

Tonga Mortar Stool 29 Each bowl would have beenOur Tonga mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zimbabwe. Each mortar has been used for pounding grain and maize in the communities kitchen, before being gently restored and repaired. Each stool is hand carved by a community member from indigenous wood, with its own unique design and shape making them a one of a kind piece for your home. As the mortars have been exposed to elements and been used daily, the wood