Tonga Mortar Stool 14Our 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

The clay is hand-coiled and smoothed down before it is burnished and fired in an open fire pit

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This image showcases the effortless

to storage or brewing sorghum beer

Whilst drifting over the dunes of Namibia on an early morning balloon ride with the sun rising in the east

The lid handles are modelled into highly stylised figures

crossing two rows of three

making this honey pot truly special and unique

The Turkana people of Kenya have a beautiful artisanal touch to all of their pieces and this Turkana bowl is no exception

The high backed seats reflect the social status of the owner

South Africa in 2017 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers