Vintage Andean Tupu Shawl Pin Brooch Llama‎ With Scissors Folk Art Peru Bolivia

This is a vintage Andean tupu (shawl pin/brooch) featuring a finely detailed llama with a dangling scissors charm, a symbolic reference to pastoral life and wool shearing traditions in the Andes.  Handcrafted from a copper alloy (not sterling silver), this unique piece highlights the artistry and cultural heritage of Peru and Bolivia. Traditionally, tupus were worn by Andean women to fasten shawls or mantas, often decorated with meaningful motifs.  Origin: Peru / Bolivia (Andean region) Material: Copper alloy (unmarked, not silver) Era: Vintage, mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s) Design: Llama with miniature scissors charm, engraved floral bar Style: Folk art, ethnographic jewelry Condition: Vintage with patina and age-appropriate wear (see photos for details)  I ship Monday, Wednesday, and Friday so expect quick delivery!