DepartmentLatin America
Tupu Concha/Shell
NamePin
Maker
Edwin Del Pino Huamán
Date2015
Place madeHuamanga, Ayacucho, Peru, South America
MediumMetal (950 silver), turquoise, glass bead
Dimensions6 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 3/8 in. (16.5 × 4.5 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2015.85.9
Object numberFA.2015.85.9
DescriptionPin: teardrop shaped turquoise inlay crowned by stylized shell semi-circle with with scrollwork and leaves, long pin extending from base, two chain dangles with teakettle and bottle pendants
