DepartmentLatin America

Tupu

NamePin

CultureMapuche

Date19th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions6 11/16 × 2 11/16 in. [Diam] (17 × 6.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of the Estate of Edith Page Skewes-Cox Estate, A.1974.19.13

Object numberA.1974.19.13

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSoldered circular plaque with five circular repousee and incised geometrical designs at the margin and center. Used to fasten the "chamal" or tunic type clothing.

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