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Scope note
Distinctive indigenous American metal pin, sharp at one end and blunt at the other; used to gather clothing at the shoulder or otherwise fasten clothing. Tupus consist of two parts: the head (“cuerpo” or “cabeza” to use the Spanish terms) and the stem (“alfiler” or “espiga”). Found in the highlands of Ecuador to North Central Chile and Northwest Argentina.
tupus
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024