Nyala Chair Watatu In the Bale Mountain region

In the Bale Mountain region

To heighten awareness of this decline

Taking its cue from the Dogon spiritual leader’s prestige seat

Jomo Tariku’s Duka Stool draws inspiration from the traditional Ethiopian stools commonly used in rural and nomadic communities

with a focus on Ethiopian craftsmanship

Nyala Chair Watatu In the Bale Mountain regionInspired by the shy and elusive mountain antelope from the Bale Mountains of East Africa, the hand carved armrests and legs of this chair echo the Nyalas distinctive soaring horns and sturdy hind legs. Staying true to the non territorial nature of the Nyala, the chair blends with the design pallet of modern living spaces while maintaining its individuality. Unfortunately the population of the antelope that inspired this chair has declined from over