Tonga Mortar Stool 15 soulful details and carefully restored

soulful details and carefully restored with stunning artisanal techniques using traditional methods

This style of headrest is common place with the Oromo people

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Matt Yardley

inspired by animals and forms found in the surrounding nature

Tonga Mortar Stool 15 soulful details and carefully restoredOur 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