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Object Number 2002.13.9
Display Title Shawl pin "topu"
Descriptions
Indigenous Term topu
Object Description Shawl pin, "topu"; faunal and floral design with five pendant charms of fish, dog, man, lion and bird
Inventory Description Metal ornament, shawl pin?, incised floral/faunal designs, 5 dangling element
Classification
  • Pin
Department Ethnographic
Date 1944 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region
Materials Silver
Dimensions Overall: 22.4 x 12.6 x 0.6 cm (8 13/16 x 4 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.13
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector Barbara T. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/02)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/02)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1944-1945 - 6/28/2002)

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