Pin Item Number: 3678/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large silver tupu style pin with a floral-patterned, tri-lobed top.

Narrative

Fred Braches collected the piece when he was stationed in Peru, while working in the merchant navy.

Item History

What

Name
Pin
Identification Number
3678/11
Type of Item
pin
Material
silver metal
Overall
height 50.5 cm, width 12.6 cm, depth 0.8 cm

Who

Culture
Peruvian
Previous Owner
Helmi Braches
Received from
Helmi Braches (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Collection Date
between 1950 and 1970
Ownership Date
before October 22, 2024
Acquisition Date
on October 22, 2024

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Accession Number
3678/0011