traditional South American yerba mate gourd (also known as a mate or calabash), made from a hollowed-out squash plant and is used for preparing and drinking the caffeinated infusion called yerba mate.

5” tall

Key features:

Material: The gourd is made from natural calabash.

Design: It is adorned with a woven fabric band featuring a geometric black, gold, and red pattern.

Accessories: It is held in a metal stand and usually used with a filtered straw called a bombilla (not pictured).

Origin: These traditional items are often handcrafted in Argentina or Uruguay.