Pair Tupu Peruvian Shawl Closures, Silver Spanish Colonial Style
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Pre 1900: Item # 1485481
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: South American: Pre 1900: Item # 1485481
$140.00
price for pair
2 sterling tupu or shawl pins, Peruvian in origin, appear to be older and used examples, likely date to 19th century, in the style that has been utilized since the pre Hispanic era by the Inca culture. Measure: Larger is 8" long and 1 5/8" wide in bowl; smaller is 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Both are incised with designs and have loops on each side, these sometimes held other ornamental items attached with small chain. Tupu, or Tupo, have been used in the Andes mountains since pre-columbian times to fasten the wool scarves worn by women in Alto Peru. Price is for both items. Wonderful old sheen to the silver, can only come about with time and soft polishing. Condition shows wear to each item, the shaft is slightly bent on both and the smaller has an old repair across the bowl. Small amount of tarnish visible. Sold as is. Please see all photos for details and email any questions. Shipping via USPS or Fedex with tracking and insurance. Shipping delays may occur.
2 sterling tupu or shawl pins, Peruvian in origin, appear to be older and used examples, likely date to 19th century, in the style that has been utilized since the pre Hispanic era by the Inca culture. Measure: Larger is 8" long and 1 5/8" wide in bowl; smaller is 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Both are incised with designs and have loops on each side, these sometimes held other ornamental items attached with small chain. Tupu, or Tupo, have been used in the Andes mountains since pre-columbian times to fasten the wool scarves worn by women in Alto Peru. Price is for both items. Wonderful old sheen to the silver, can only come about with time and soft polishing. Condition shows wear to each item, the shaft is slightly bent on both and the smaller has an old repair across the bowl. Small amount of tarnish visible. Sold as is. Please see all photos for details and email any questions. Shipping via USPS or Fedex with tracking and insurance. Shipping delays may occur.
