Imperial Mate Gourd — Hand-Tooled Leather, Alpaca Silver & Bronze Details | Handmade in Argentina

This handcrafted imperial mate combines traditional Argentine craftsmanship with natural materials and detailed metalwork. It features a natural calabash gourd interior, hand-tooled leather, an engraved alpaca-silver rim and base, and three decorative feet finished with bronze ball details. Each mate is individually handcrafted, so its shape, dimensions, color and natural markings may vary slightly. These variations are part of its authentic handmade character and make every piece unique. Key Features Traditional imperial-style yerba mate cup Natural calabash gourd interior Hand-tooled leather exterior Wide engraved alpaca-silver rim Engraved alpaca-silver base Three decorative legs with bronze ball details Handmade in Argentina Materials Natural calabash gourd Genuine leather Alpaca silver (nickel silver) Bronze details Dimensions Approx. height: 10 cm / 3.94 in Approx. width: 10 cm / 3.94 in Approx. weight: 500 g / 1.1 lb Because this product is made from a natural gourd, measurements, shape and weight are approximate and may vary slightly from one piece to another. Purchase Options Mate with simple bombilla Mate with alpaca-silver bombilla Mate with alpaca-silver bombilla and black presentation box Before First Use As this mate has a natural gourd interior, it must be cured before its first use. Care Instructions Remove the yerba after each use Rinse briefly and allow the mate to dry completely Do not leave it soaking in water Do not place it in a dishwasher Clean the leather and metal details gently with a soft, dry cloth