This brand New Artisan mate gourd is hand made, it is made from a Calabash Gourd and has a regional carvings, it comes with a traditional Organic Bamboo bombilla (Filtered Straw). This handmade mate gourd is approximately 3.00 inches tall by 3.50 inches in diameter, the opening is 1.5 inches in diameter and holds 6-7 ounces of liquid. The inside has been cleaned, the membrane has been removed. It is ready to be used. It will not need traditional curing. Its has been flame burnt and has a unique hand carving from an original drawing. The Bamboo bombilla (sipping straw) is the traditional sipping straw used by the Guarani. This bombilla is approximately 5/16 inches (.312) in diameter and it measures 6.75 inches long. It is has been flame burnt to bring out the natural color and it is carved with traditional carvings. The perforations were burnt into the bamboo as it is done traditionally. Included with this Artisan Gourd and Bombilla is a 6 ounce package of My Yerba Mate Store's balanced blend Yerba Mate. Our artisan Gourds comes with curing and serving instructions. Drinking yerba mate in the traditional gourd is a ritual of friendship and hospitality.
