Tupu, shawl pin

NamePin

CultureSaraguro

DateMid-20th century

Place madeSaraguro, Loja, Ecuador, South America

MediumSilver, glass

Dimensions5 7/8 × 2 3/16 × 1 in. (15 × 5.5 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Helen Thompson, A.2016.8.7

Object numberA.2016.8.7

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionThe silver pin is disk-shaped with a blue glass inset. The pin head has fifteen radiating rays terminating in smiling faces. There is a floral design at the top of the pin shaft, where it is attached to the head.

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