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Peruvian Bird Pin

This Pin is adapted from a bird motif appearing on a pre-Columbian tunic from Peru's Central Coast, dating from circa 1000-1470 A.D. The long neck and beak indicate that this is a sea bird, and the original textile alternates this motif with that of a fish. The coastal peoples of Peru placed great importance on fishing and the resources of the sea.

Dimensions: 1.5" x 2"

Peruvian Bird Pin

Peruvian Bird Pin  060742  $15.00