Pin Item Number: 2813/47 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A straight pin made of a gold-coloured metal with a set glass piece or gem. The pin contains an oval-shaped finial created with twelve scallop shapes along the edge. The glass piece (or gem) is set in the finial. A zigzag pattern of incised lines radiates out from the finial centre to each of the scallop edges. These lines continue across the neck of the pin and part of the way down the shaft. This pattern 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
- 2813/0047