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Metadata
Object ID |
2020.023.012a-b |
Object Name |
Pendant, Fraternal |
Description |
The Masonic officer jewel for the Senior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Senior Warden's jewel is a level, a stonemason's tool used to check the level of horizontal surfaces. It symbolizes that all Masons meet on the level, regardless of social, political, or religious status. This jewel includes floral details and a dangling metal bead. The Senior Warden is the second of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun. He assists the Worshipful Master in opening and closing the lodge. He is the second in command and his task is to support the Master and to prepare himself for the role of Master the following year. |
Date |
c. 1960 |
Classification |
Organizations (other than religious) |