1946 Argentine Copper Mate Gourd LA ANA CROSS OMBU 1L Yerba Mate Vessel

Overview
A handcrafted copper mate gourd (porongo de cobre) manufactured in 1946 by Argentine maker CROSS & OMBU, designed for traditional yerba mate drinking. This functional and decorative piece combines copper body with brass fittings using classic Argentine mid-20th-century metalworking techniques. The brass nameplate identifies it as belonging to "LA ANA" (likely an estancia or ranch) and bears the maker's mark featuring the ombú, an iconic Argentine tree.