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)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.20212.17.2ab

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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.