This beautiful hand made gord known as mate burilado in Peru is roughly 100 years old, yet the intricate detail of the hand etched scenes depicting traditional Andean life, the technique involves etching fine lines into the gourd with a scalpel called a buril, creating a series of drawings that generally represent active scenes of farming life. As well as the expert silver 925 and silver alpacca work that adorns the base and top maintain much of their original vitality and workmanship.
Gords like this are traditionally used for storing Coca leafs.  These leafs are typically used by the Andean people for treating several different ailments as well as for a general stimulant and appetite suppressant.  Traditional mates burilados are still hand made in the districts of Cochas Chico and Cochas Grande on the central andes of our country like Junin, however you will have a hard time finding any made today with the level of craftsmanship and detail that make this the timeless piece of art that it is.

 

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Dimensions

       Width:  9.84" (25 cm)
       Height:  14.56" (37 cm)
       opening:  5.51" (14 cm)
       Weight: 3 kilos

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