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Tupu
Tupu
Tupu
DepartmentLatin America

Tupu

NamePin
Artist Artist unrecorded
DateMid-20th century
Place madePeru, South America
MediumSilver, metal, glass
Dimensions2 3/8 × 5 1/8 × 1 15/16 in. (6 × 13 × 5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Helen Thompson, A.2016.8.2
Object numberA.2016.8.2
DescriptionThis silver pin is spoon-shaped with an engraved flower in the center. Red glass is inset at the base of the head and two dangles have disk pendants.
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