Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hand Staff1850–190065 1/2 × 4 × 3 1/4"Paint and gold leaf on woodGift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.13401555355142Artist unidentifiedTools and EquipmentThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. United StatesThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsThis staff resembles a number of others that include a heart nestled in the open palm. The heart and hand symbol is well known for its use by the Odd Fellows. Staffs with finials in this form were employed by officers and other members during Odd Fellows rituals. This example, without the central heart, is more ambiguous as to its meaning, usage, and affiliation.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hand Staff," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
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To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org18501900 2015 1 134 This staff resembles a number of others that include a heart nestled in the open palm. The heart and hand symbol is well known for its use by the Odd Fellows. Staffs with finials in this form were employed by officers and other members during Odd Fellows rituals. This example, without the central heart, is more ambiguous as to its meaning, usage, and affiliation.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hand Staff," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org