Bidspirit auction | Mate holder, South America, 19th

Mate holder, South America, 19th century - Height x diameter: 21 x 10.5 cm. Length of mat: 26.5 cm. Weight: 444 g with an engraved globular body and long perforated spout, supported by a stylised anthropomorphic figure. The figure, rendered with archaic features and traditional clothing, rests on a small circular base with three feet. Provenance: Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.