Pumpkin gourd with handcrafted rim and base. The metal work is a combination of copper, niquel, zinccommonly known as "alpaca or argentan".This gourd is very delicate and must ve cured well or will get mouldy. We supply you with instructions and its a simple process  however we dont take any responsibility if your gourd gets mouldy or breaks. We don't exchange or replace gourds.If you are unsure, we suggest to purchase gourds that doesn't require curing.Mate de calabaza con dije y base de alpaca. Requiere curado.  No se hacen cambios ni devoluciones po estos mates. Por favor pensar bien antes de hacer la compra.