Pin Item Number: 2813/49 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A gold coloured, metal straight pin with a lion head finial. The oval shape of the pin and the scalloped edges can be interpreted as the representation of the lion's head and mane. The raised oval and raised triangle in the centre of the pin represent the lion's face and nose. Three incised dots represent the animal's eyes and mouth. Three horizontal lines have been incised across the neck of the pin. The neck also contains a metal protrusion on one side, with a circular hole in it. The reverse side of the finial has been engraved with radiating lines that represent the back of the lion's mane. The reverse also contains two incised horizontal lines.
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
- good
- Accession Number
- 2813/0049