Vintage Jim Yazz Yazzie Silver Navajo Bolo Tie Masonic Shriner Calendar Symbol?

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Vintage Jim Yazz Yazzie Silver Navajo Bolo Tie Masonic Shriner Calendar Symbol?:
$175.00

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This is the symbol of a past high priest of a Royal Archchapter. The Royal Arch is a club within the Freemasons. Just because it sayspriest does not mean it is religious symbol, it is a fraternity symbol.

Jewelry making has long been an important part of the livesof Southwest Native peoples. During the last 50 years, Native jewelers in theSouthwest—Navajos in particular—have created a contemporary aesthetic thatdraws on traditional materials and reflects the persistence of cultural valuessuch as beauty, centering, and balance.

Many Pueblo Indians, particularly the Hopi and Zuni, haveceremonies in which masked men, called kachinas, play an important role. Maskedmembers of the tribe dress up as kachinas for religious ceremonies that takeplace many times throughout the year. These ceremonies are social occasions forthe village, where friends and relatives are able to come from neighboringtowns to see the \"dance\" and partake in the feasts that are alwaysprepared. When a Hopi man places a mask upon his head and wears the appropriatecostume and body paint, he believes that he has lost his personal identity andhas received the spirit of the kachina he is supposed to represent. Besides themale kachinas are many female kachinas called kachin-manas, but women nevertake the part of male and female kachinas.

We recently acquired a beautiful collection of southwesternstyle silver jewelery primarily signed by an artist named Jim Yazz so if youlike this sort of thing (Bolo Ties and Belt Buckles) please keep an eye on ourlistings as we will be adding more in the coming weeks.

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Condition is subjective and items are sold as is but I wouldbe happy to answer questions or provide more pictures if needed. Also pleaselet me know if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason beforeopening a case. I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied and you canalways start a case if you are not happy with my response. Please realize that is pretty tough on sellers any time a case gets opened even if thecustomer is happy in the end and leaves positive response. If you haveinformation that could help me improve my listing please let me know.