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PinSf797

A long shank of rolled sheet metal, joined to an irregular, cast finial. The finial has an oval, head-like form with two hooks that may represent horns, and a flattened, round protrusion between them. The metal is brownish/black. A third type of metal is introduced as a flux at the join. This yellowish metal has file marks.

Culture
Andes
Material
copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinSf531

A tapering metal pin with two hollow round beads and a thin disc impaled on it through central holes. The blunt end of the pin is flattened, bent at a right angle, and the end of it is turned under into a loop. The beads are both assembled by joining hemispherical parts at the equator.

Culture
Andes
Material
silver metal and copper metal
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinEdz926

A silver hairpin that has an elongated u-shape, 6.5cm. long. Affixed to the bottom of the 'u', there is a flat piece that is roughly rectangular in shape, 2.5cm. long and is engraved with geometric patterns and with the design of a moth and a Chinese cash.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
silver metal
Made in
Tai O, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinEdz925

A thin cylindrical hairpin of hollow silver, tapering to a point, and round in cross-section (two-thirds of the length of the pin). The shank (remaining one-third) is stamped in a solid pattern of lozenges. At both ends, there are horizontal lines around the pin with short parallel lines on the longitudinal axis in between.

Culture
Chinese: Hakka
Material
silver metal
Made in
Tai O, Hong Kong, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinA8091

Large safety pin. Sharp end of pin is secured by a rounded metal cap.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
brass metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Blanket PinA8178

Narrow bone pin, cylindrical in shape, with a polished appearance. One end is pointed while the other has a small oval shaped knob created by a groove that encircles the end of the pin.

Culture
Coast Salish: Saanich
Material
bone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.341

Metal pin with a small jointed-bodied fish attached by a thin metal chain made of torus-shaped links to a pin with a conical knob on one end. The knob has a faint, floral design.

Culture
Aymara
Material
silver metal
Made in
La Paz, Bolivia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.47

Metal pin with a scallop and triangular edge, incised curved lines, and five circular cut outs surrounding four metal clasps that secure an inset, oval shaped, piece of green glass. A hole sits at the right base of the head which attaches to the long pointed, pin. A similar design is found on the back with paper inserted so the glass appears pink.

Culture
Andes ?
Material
brass metal and glass
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.219

Metal pin with a large finial in the shape of a half circle with a hole near the centre; green patina.

Culture
Inca
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PinH1.269

Metal pin has a flat spoon shaped top with a hole in the finial and a thin, rounded prong. Green patina.

Culture
Inca
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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