South American Carved Calabash Drinking Vessel – Uruguay – 20th century
DESCRIPTION/EXPERTISE In Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, calabash gourds are dried and carved into mates (Quichua word, adopted in Spanish language), the traditional container for the popular caffeinated, tea-like drink brewed from the yerba mate plant (the container is called cuia, porongo, or cabaça in Brazil).
MEDIUM Fruitwood – Carved
SIZE 47cm high – Ø 15cm
PROVENANCE
PRICE € 650
Expertly mounted All dimensions are without the mounting