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Shawl pin "topu"
Object Number 2002.13.8
Display Title Shawl pin "topu"
Descriptions
Indigenous Term topu
Object Description Shawl pin, "topu"; sun and moon design, inlaid green glass stone (chipped)
Inventory Description Metal (shawl?) pin, sun element and incised designs, green stone/glass setting
Classification
  • Pin
Department Ethnographic
Date 1944 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region
Materials Silver, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 6.1 x 1.8 cm (9 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.13.8
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector Barbara T. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/02)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/2002)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/02)

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