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