As previously stated, it it sad that beautiful pieces of historical significance are tarnished an association with Hitler. Although I’d never want to cause anyone pain and distress, I feel removing/destroying historical items due to the presence of the whirling log symbol is akin to destroying statues of historical figures because of the association with slavery. These items need to be looked at with historical entirety, not weighed only on one specific horrific act. So in that context I’m sharing acouple of my cuffs that display the symbol. They are both heavy well made pieces, and due to the stampwork, I believe made by the same artist. They, and other pieces were purchased from the estate of an individual who collected in the mid 1900’s:
Addendum…I’ve never worn the cuff with the large whirling log symbol. It’s an amazing piece, but other than showing it to individuals who understand, I feel uncomfortable wearing it…sad.
I think it’s a wishbone, which is another good luck symbol.
Hey, @Bmpdvm , haven’t seen you on here for a while! Hope all is well with you!
OMG, you’re right! Well, now I agree, it’s totally good luck!
Yeah, it’s been awhile. We’ve had a lot going on, but are fine. Hope to catch up with a lot of interesting posts!
I have one as well that i never wear, for the same reason. I have several dear Jewish friends that know my affinity for Native American jewelry and history, but still would be hurt to see me wearing the symbol.
I also currently live in Missouri, where racial and political divides are very strong, and vitriolic. I would hate for someone from “that side” to see me wearing this symbol and assume i was “one of their kind.” THAT fear is nearly more repulsive than offending my Jewish friends.
Interesting that both pieces so prominently display the symbol in a very similar way. Wish I knew more. Do you know anything about yours. Mine is, of course unsigned, but deeply and beautifully hand stamped; by an excellent jeweler. Wonder how many similar pieces are out there.
I agree - they are similar, with the deep cone repousse and prominent whirling logs, along with some of the traditional “harvey” stamping on mine, you’d think it would be easy to identify the maker. mine is unmarked. I bought it in a junk shop near Lake of the Ozarks about 15 years ago for less than $25 bucks as I recall.
Wow, what a deal. Yep, same type of repousse and stamping on mine. Mine was from the estate so an older woman who had a lot of nice older pieces. Paid a lot more than you, but I thought it was such an interesting piece.
