Vintage South American hand-carved wooden relief plaque depicting a traditional Argentine or Uruguayan gaucho drinking yerba mate through a bombilla. The figure is deeply carved with strong detail to the face, beard, hat, hands and traditional clothing, with decorative geometric carving to the garment. The warm aged finish gives the piece plenty of character and depth. A distinctive piece of South American folk art with some age-related wear consistent with its vintage nature. 15 x 43 cm