Gurage Enjera Tray This gorgeous stool was hand

This gorgeous stool was hand carved from solid hard wood by the Hehe people who lived along the shores of Lake Nyasa in Tanzania

South Africa in 2018 by photographer and guide Don Heyneke

the larger the platter the more significant the occasion

the largest of 9 communities called Mijikenda that live along the North Eastern coastline of Kenya

Gurage Enjera Tray This gorgeous stool was handThese unique trays are hand carved from a single piece of wood from the Sholla' tree by the Kaffa people of Ethiopia. Enjera, a thick pancake made from ground grain called tef is one of the staple foods in Ethiopia and is always served on this round trays. The trays are decorated with a geometric designs and hold deep meaning. These trays are given as gifts from a husband to his wife and they are used with pride. This vintage tray is perfect as a