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**Originally Listed At $350**

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche culture, ca. 100 to 300 CE. A wonderful copper tupu - a pin used to secure a textile tunic - with a lengthy, slender pin body, flared circular platform, and a decorative finial. The abstract finial depicts two winged avian figures seemingly kissing while simultaneously perched atop an indiscernible selection of fruits. Covered in a thick emerald-green patina, this is a great example of ancient fashion! Custom lucite display stand included. Size: 5.75" H (14.6 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private, Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private H. J. Westermann collection, Germany, 1960s

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#132570

One bird reattached to perch with light adhesive residue along break line. Age-commensurate surface wear, fading to avian and fruit details, otherwise very good. Light earthen deposits as well as great, thick green patina throughout.

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