Hehe Stool | TanzaniaDESCRIPTIONOur Hehe stools have been hand carved from a single piece of hard wood by the Hehe people who live along the shores of Lake Nyasa in Tanzania. The low design of the stool suggests that the stool was made for practical purposes, such as milking cattle rather than ceremonial purposes. As each stool is carved by hand, they are all individual with their own slight variations making it a one of a kind piece for your home. Our Hehe stools are

A beautiful headrest that comes from the Boni people of Ethiopia

the container was designed and originally used to store and pour liquids such as mead or milk

This special vessel was carved from indigenous wood by the Nupe people from Nigeria

with each central design of the stool carrying its own story

These elaborate chairs were traditionally commissioned and used by dignitaries or by the communities Chief to denote his status and power

The jug would have been used for years to collect and store milk from their cattle

Headrests and stools are amongst their most precious objects

Due to their longevity

with unique handle details and a beautiful organic shape

This young male cheetah was sharpening his claws on the tree before it went on to hunt successfully with his brother

often made in pairs with the female form being carved with straight horns and a baby antelope and the male form carved with curved horns

Style as a shelf or table accessory