Tonga Stool

Tonga Stool

This one of a kind antique Tonga Stool is hand carved from a single piece of wood by the Tonga people of Zimbabwe.

Traditionally, only the head of the household could own and take his place on a Tonga stool-women were prohibited from sitting on stools.

These stools are surprisingly comfortable , used for rest, work and during traditional meetings.

Tonga stools wre important status symbols used by the elders.

Size - Approx 23cm high x 21cm diameter