DepartmentLatin America

Tupu

NamePin

Artist Artist Not Recorded

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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