Pin Item Number: 2813/51 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A gold coloured, metal straight pin with a bird finial. The bird has been depicted in profile, looking back over its wing. It has a tuft atop its head and long tail feathers. The top of the pin shaft has a protrusion on one side containing a circular hole. The shaft and finial are one piece of metal. A zigzagging pattern has been applied to the bird's wing, to the bird's tail, and to a portion of the shaft. The bird design can be found on both sides of the pin.
History Of Use
A tupu is a pin that was used by women in several Central and South American countries to secure wrapped dresses and shawls. They were often considered family heirlooms and passed down from mother to daughter. Tupus were worn with traditional wool clothing, but they are not normally used with clothing made from synthetic materials.
Item History
- Made in Ecuador
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before August 19, 2010
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on August 19, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 19, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on August 19, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2813/0051