Pin Item Number: 2813/55 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver-coloured metal pin with a straight, tapering shaft. A semi-circular protrusion on one side at the neck contains a hole, through which a ribbon or chain could be threaded in order to prevent loss. The finial of the pin is oval-shaped with scalloped edges, and it is incised with a pattern of small circles and lines. Eleven small holes encircle the finial of the pin. There is a stone or piece of glass(?) set on either side of the pin's finial. On one side, there is a rectangular piece of green stone or glass. On the other side, there is an oval piece of dark blue stone or glass.
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
- 2813/0055