Premium Torpedo Mate Cup, Brown Tooled Leather, Natural Gourd, Alpaca Silver and Bronze Details

Experience the Argentine mate tradition with a handcrafted torpedo mate made from a natural gourd and wrapped in richly embossed brown leather. Its polished alpaca silver virola, engraved bronze trim, full bronze base and bronze ball feet give every piece a distinctive artisan character. Key Features Premium torpedo-style mate cup Natural gourd interior Hand-tooled leather with floral and diamond-pattern details Polished alpaca silver virola Engraved bronze trim along the upper and lower edges of the virola Full bronze base with bronze ball feet Handmade in Argentina Materials Natural gourd Hand-tooled genuine leather Alpaca silver (nickel silver) Bronze Dimensions Approx. height: 11 cm / 4.33 in Approx. width: 10 cm / 3.94 in Because each mate is made from a natural gourd, its shape and measurements may vary slightly from one piece to another. Purchase Options Mate with standard bombilla Mate with alpaca-silver bombilla Mate with alpaca-silver bombilla and black presentation box Preparing a Natural Gourd Mate Before first use, cure the gourd: fill it with used yerba and warm water, let it rest 12-24 hours, gently remove loose inner fibers, rinse and let dry completely. Repeat if needed. Care Instructions Do not use boiling water Empty the yerba after each use Rinse only the interior and let it air-dry completely Do not soak the leather or metal exterior Wipe the outside with a soft, dry cloth