Pin (Tupu)

• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Peru
• Dates: 18th century
• Dimensions: 8 1/16 x 4 7/8 in.
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 40
• Accession Number: 41.1275.241
• Image: 41.1275.238_41.1275.241_41.1275.242_bw_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Large, disk-shaped pin with an engraved double-headed eagle of the Habsburg Empire surrounded by floral designs (far right in photo). Used by Andean women to secure their dresses and shawls.