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Very exceptional Pin called
Very exceptional Pin called
Very exceptional Pin called

Very exceptional Pin called "Tupu" worn by Mapuche Women

$ 121.44

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: Latin American
  • Condition: Very good condition according to age. Circa 1950.-
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Chile
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Provenance: Personal Collection
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Very exceptional Pin called "
    Tupu"
    worn by Mapuche Women
    A Mapuche pin called "Tupu''. Handmade by a Mapuche silvermith in german silver material. Jewel worn by Mapuche women to tie the traditional clothes or for holding up other jewels during ceremonies. The piece shown here has a compact plate composed of graceful rounded edges, some little concise motifs around it made in engraved technique; a couple of little bells hung from the upper edge and a "grain" and a "face" in relief placed in the centre of the plate. These last elements represent symbols of the Mapuche cosmogony, like the human fertility (grain) and the image of a good god called "pillán" ( face). The subtle tinkling from the little bells with the rhythm of the Mapuche woman´s walk confers the sweet and deep invocation to the good or benefactors' spirits. More details: Piece in very good condition. With a nice and soft natural patina, according to its use and the course of the time.
    CIRCA 1950
    Measure: 25 x 10 cm (length x width).
    Weight: 220 g.
    The piece includes a support designed to display it (support made of black iron).
    NOTE
    :
    The package will be sent by
    EMS Courier
    from Chile, associated to FEDEX.
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