Essex Jewelry and Antiques

Antique South American Double Headed Bird Silver Tupu Shawl/Cloak Pin

$162.00

Presented is an antique, silver tupu shawl or cloak pin from South America. It is hard to tell the exact date of the piece, we believe it is from the 19th century and it could be earlier. The traditional tupo/tupu was a large pin used by women of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador to fasten their shawls or cloaks against the cold winds of the Andean highlands. The decorative top is completely engraved with a double headed bird. There are two chains danging from the side with charms an beads at the end.

We have a small collection of tupus, please look at our other listings.

This piece is guaranteed to be silver.

This piece is in great overall condition. There is a missing stone on the front.

Length: 10 7/8 inches.

Weight: 70 grams.