Silver shawl pin (tupu) in the shape of a spoon with a gemstone in the centre. In the concave bowl of the spoon is an engraving of a two headed bird with full plumage, long tail feathers, and wings tucked in at sides. A crown sits in the space between the heads and is topped with a cross. The edge of the bowl is decorated with irregularly placed dots. Below the bowl are two decorative oval hoops, between which is an orange stone placed on the pin where it meets the bowl. The pin is long and tapers toward a point at bottom.

Silver shawl pin (tupu). On the head of the pin is a tableau of several birds, animals, branches and foliage with large glass “jewels” interspersed. Beneath this are many bored holes from which hang seven small coins on chains, some from Bolivia, others from Peru with years ranging from 1859 to 1878. The pin is long and tapered, and curves slightly inward.

Silver shawl pin (tupu) in the shape of a spoon. In the concave bowl of the spoon is an engraving of a large round-headed flower with a long delicate stem and a large pointed leaf on each side at the midway point. The stem continues partway down the neck of the pin. Two small spoons with handles are attached to the pin on each side of the neck near the bottom of the central bowl. Each has a similar flower engraved. The handle of the right spoon has four neatly punctured and evenly spaced holes. From the bottom of the handle hangs a short chain. The pin is long and tapers toward a point at bottom.

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.

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.

Gift of Ernest Erickson