Tonga Stool - 22.1 Countryside These masks are characterized by

These masks are characterized by their iconic features

Patterns and colours may have much to do with gender

or grouped with other pieces

The Mursi people are settled around the Omo River and in the Mago National Park located in southern Ethiopia

or any special occasion celebrating love

Tonga Stool - 22.1 Countryside These masks are characterized byHand 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.