DepartmentLatin America
Tupu, shawl pin
NamePin
CultureSaraguro
DateMid-20th century
Place madeSaraguro, Loja, Ecuador, South America
MediumSilver, glass
Dimensions2 3/16 × 5 1/8 × 13/16 in. (5.5 × 13 × 2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Helen Thompson, A.2016.8.6
Object numberA.2016.8.6
DescriptionThe silver pin is disc-shaped with a black glass inset. The pin head has fifteen radiating rays terminating with smiling faces.
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
