Pin Item Number: 2813/58 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver-coloured straight pin with a tapering shaft. The pin has an oval finial that is narrower at the top than at the base. A piece of round, green, translucent stone or glass(?) has been set in the middle of the finial. There is an incised scallop design around the edge, with small incised circles between each scallop. A leaf shape comprised of small incised circles surrounds the green stone, and a series of dots and lines fills in the space between the leaf shape and the stone.
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
- 2813/0058