DepartmentLatin America

Ttipqui

NameShawl Pin; Mantle Pin

Artist Artist unrecorded

Date19th century

Place madeCuzco, Peru, South America

MediumSilver, glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 9/16 in. (21 x 7 x 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Museum purchase with funds from Connie Thrasher Jaquith, A.2010.11.2

Object numberA.2010.11.2

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionElongated or wide "leaf" shaped pin with a faceted red glass "stone" in the center, surrounded by a raised heart, which is encircled by flowers. The shaft of the pin is twisted near the ornament, and straight from the middle to the end.

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