Stone Mill 05 Often the bowls have a

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

We love the unique shape and patina of this rare vessel

These Donut stools are a unique style of the traditional Bamileke stool

but also represent societal ranks

They were originally used for storage of items such as honey or food

Stone Mill 05 Often the bowls have aThese antique stone mills come from the Shandong Province of China and were originally used as part of a tool to grind flour and rice. These handmade stone objects were hand carved and have beautiful ageing from years of use, believed to from c. 1900 1920. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.