Andean Silver Tupu Pin – Fish & Peacock Pendant (Auction 2026-05-15, Lot 178)

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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%

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

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