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Early 1800's Exquisite Peruvian Tupu Pin in High Grade Hand Chased Silver
- For your consideration is an outstanding early ethnographic clothing accessory
- A long pin made of high grade silver, known as tupu, a Quechua term for pin (alfiler in Spanish)
- Coming from the the time of the Incas, the tupu was used by the Andean women to fasten textile garments
- The long stem ends with a beautifully elaborated flat head featuring a stylized vase or other essel with a lavish floral arrangement around
- Exquisite and rich detail
- Circa early 19th century, Spanish Colonial times, Peru
- Measurements: Approximately 13.75" long x 4.25" diameter of the head
- It weighs 3.75 oz. = 106 gr.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Beautiful patina developed over time. All original
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