Pin Item Number: 2813/60 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Silver-coloured metal pin with disc-shaped finial. The pin tapers from a flat, wide head to a cylindrical, pointed end. The finial of the pin has scalloped edges and set glass pieces on either side. One side has been ornamented with a red, translucent glass circle that has been carved as a flower with six petals. The other side has been ornamented with a green, translucent glass circle, and an incised design of two leaf shapes edged with small circles and straight lines can be seen through the green glass. Incised, tight zigzag lines have been engraved around the set pieces of glass to resemble leaves, and this leaf pattern extends part way down the shaft 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
- 2813/0060