tupu (Pin)
About this object
History of use
Worn by women; to fasten shawls (mantas) and carrying cloths around the body.
Narrative
Purchased in the Pisac Indian Market from a seller of combs, mirrors, etc.
Physical description
Part a is a large pin with circular disc with a hole through its centre at one end. Part b is a long needle with a large eye.
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