Tonga Mortar Stool 07 These sweet containers are hard

These sweet containers are hard to come across and come from the Borana people of Ethiopia

and as this young elephant did so it left unique marking on its trunk as well as a dust cloud behind it making for a special capture

It has carefully been restored with some metal detailing

wear and ageing of the wood

Tonga Mortar Stool 07 These sweet containers are hardOur 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