Tonga Mortar Stool 28 Often the bowls have a

Often the bowls have a distinctive and unusual flared lip which is the result of an intensive process where the wood is softened with water and then bound with strips of leather which are tightened over a period of time until the desired shape is achieved

Style as a decorative object or as a soulful storage

This plate has a beautiful organic stripe details in natural hues and gloss finish

Final finish may vary slightly due to the natural nature of the plaster

Tonga Mortar Stool 28 Often the bowls have aOur 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