Tonga Stool 24 Cameroon shields traditionally bear intricate

Cameroon shields traditionally bear intricate geometric patterns designs to cause confusion and dizziness in enemies

A beautiful headrest that comes from the Boni people of Ethiopia

Namibia in 2017 by photographer and guide Mike Sutherland

Mike managed to find the perfect moment with the shadows of the dunes below

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

Tonga Stool 24 Cameroon shields traditionally bear intricateOur 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.