Pin Item Number: 3678/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large silver tupu pin with an orb head and stem. There is a band around the centre of the orb with angled lines etched along it in a zigzag pattern. There is a small extension from the top, stacked upside down cones, with an upside down triangle with a small cross attached by a ring. The stem is circular in cross-section and ends in a point.
Narrative
Fred Braches collected the piece when he was stationed in Peru, while working in the merchant navy.
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Collected between 1950 and 1970
- Owned by Helmi Braches before October 22, 2024
- Received from Helmi Braches (Donor) on October 22, 2024
What
- Name
- Pin
- Identification Number
- 3678/9
- Type of Item
- pin
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 40.5 cm, diameter 8.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Helmi Braches
- Received from
- Helmi Braches (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1970
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 2024
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 2024
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3678/0009