Pin Item Number: 2813/46 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A gold coloured, metal straight pin with an oval-shaped finial holding a piece of blue glass. The finial has been created with seven scallop shapes around the outside. The neck of the shaft protrudes on one side, and this small protrusion contains a small, circular hole. A zigzag pattern of incised line radiates out from the finial centre to each of the scalloped edges, across the neck of the pin, and part way down the shaft. This same pattern has been applied to 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 2813/0046