Lot 125, Auction 4/12/2026: Andean Silver Tupu Pin – Fish & Peacock Pendant

$520.00

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South America, Andean region, ca. 20th century CE. A lively 20th century Andean silver tupu pin featuring a finely worked articulated fish pendant and a stylized peacock-form head, accented with inlaid green and blue glass and suspended glass beads, combining traditional garment fastening with ornamental movement and symbolic display. Size: 3.5″ W x 13.3″ H (8.9 cm x 33.8 cm); silver quality: 55.9 to 68.6%

Condition: Fish is missing tail. Some light surface wear with minor nicks and scratches. Otherwise, nice detail and good preservation of glass inlays.

Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection

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