Paraguayan Guampa In Horn And Silver, Late 19th – Early 20th Century

Guampa (tereré container) in horn and silver. Plata Arana hallmark, tested with a touchstone Paraguay, late 19th – early 20th centuryPolished natural horn mounted with two silver rings finely chiseled with stylized plant motifs. It also includes a small smooth plaque, probably intended for an inscription or monogram. This type of container, called a guampa, is traditionally used in Paraguay and certain neighboring regions (northern Argentina, southern Brazil) for the consumption of tereré, an infusion of yerba mate served cold. The guampa, often made of bovine horn or wood, is an emblematic element of Guaraní culture and rural sociability. The piece presented illustrates refined work, probably intended for easy domestic or ceremonial use, where the horn, an organic material of animal origin, is highlighted by a silver covering.Dimensions: approx. 16 x 8.5 cm Materials: bovine horn, silver