Tonga Stool 16Our 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.

A beautiful headrest that comes from the Boni people of Ethiopia

but they are now designed as ritual objects to symbolise status and wealth

as well as being highly prized possessions

Mike found himself in one of his closest encounters with these predators as they found a spot to rest

These small stools have been designed with portability in mind as guests would take their own seating to weddings

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Due to being hand-woven the baskets have organic shapes at the top and may not be perfectly circular

They preserve a number of animist traditions and believe that objects

Due to their longevity

The dolls are works of art

Botswana in 2018 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Their specialness is also reflected in the repair work which makes each bowl so unique