This piece is made of cowhide, with a wooden base and divider, and a bronze ring on its handle. The matera is used to conveniently carry a thermos and mate drink inside. In Uruguay and Argentina, its usage is very common for transporting these items more comfortably.
José Acuña started working with leather back in 1998 when, in his grandfather's shed in Tacuarembó, he took up leatherwork with hides alongside his co ...