Tonga Stool - 22.3 Gifts A mask like this would

A mask like this would have been worn by a high-ranking member

55cm H × 23cm W

Following his honeymoon to South Africa

carried back to the village

dazzling and pure while it makes the whole room gleam

Tonga Stool - 22.3 Gifts A mask like this wouldHand carved from a single piece of wood, the Tonga stool is a genuine artifact. These stools were status symbols for elders of the nomadic Tonga people of Zimbabwe. They carry significant meaning, for the Tonga people, then and now. Each is carved to incorporate unique lines, shapes, and patterns, making it easy to transport but also breath taking to behold. Traditionally, only the head of the household could own and take his place on a Tonga stool.