DepartmentLatin America
Mate cup and bombilla
NameCup and straw
CultureGuaraní
Date2012
Place madeSouth America
MediumWood (tacuarambó), metal
DimensionsCup a): 3 15/16 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (10 × 6.3 × 6.3 cm)
Bombilla b): 7 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (18.8 × 3 × 1 cm)
Bombilla b): 7 3/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (18.8 × 3 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.20212.17.2ab
Terms
- Misiones
Object numberFA.2012.17.2ab
DescriptionCup with woven design of diamonds in dark red root over light colored wood. Bombilla (drinking straw) with a wide spatulate pierced metal end, the straw ornamented with woven cover of the dark red and light colored wood as well. The metal bite shows at the top.
Early to mid-20th century
Early to mid-20th century
