Silver tupa (pin) used for fastening mantles. Three animals, possibly mules and/or llamas, along with a figure with a human-like head and shoulders and a fish tail, stand atop a long, narrow leaf with three holes bored through its bottom. Scrollwork decorates the tupa’s shoulders. The leaf’s stem serves as the pin to fasten the cloak.

Silver pin used for fastening mantles. The top of the tupu shows two small birds facing each other, perched on a bouquet of leaves and flowers, and surrounded by an open oval of decorative metalwork. Beneath, the pin portion tapers to a sharp point.

Silver pin used for fastening mantles. The top of the tupu shows a tree with trunk and leaves, holding a monkey, two birds, and a human figure playing a guitar. At the bottom left of the tree, a small hole has been bored through the metal. The pin portion of the tupu is long, curves down slightly and tapers to a thin point.

Silver shawl pin (tupu). The top of the pin is a small closed fist with four fingers closed over a barely discernible thumb. Three rings decorate the wrist, the top of which is embellished with diagonal lines, the second is plain, and the third is decorated with a horizontal line. Beneath the bracelets is a medallion attached to the pin by a short link chain. On one side of the medallion is a standing figure holding a staff, encircled by the words “firme y feliz por la union” and on the other side, a shield surrounded by branches and a leafy crown, and the words “Rep Peruana M 10D 20G M B 1855” . The pin itself is long, curves down slightly, and tapers to a thin point.

Small silver brooch in the shape and carved design of an American eagle with outspread wings and its head facing right. Metal fastening pin soldered onto back.

Silver pin used for fastening mantles. The head of the tupu is a flower, with silver leaves surrounding a white opaque glass piece in the centre. To the left and right of the opaque piece are two beads, one green and one blue, below which are two wide leaves. From the leaves hangs a hand, topped by a decorated cuff. The index finger and thumb hold a ring.

By exchange

Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.

Gift of Margorie Ruth Wagner

Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc.