Antique Native American NAVAJO Stamped Whirling Logs Arrows - Silver Snake Knife
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:31513 | Material: silver |
| Color: silver | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Antique Native American NAVAJO INDIAN - Hand Made - Stamped Whirling Logs Arrows - Silver Snake Serving Tourist Trade Knife
Hand hammered and hand stamped by Navajo for the tourist trade at the turn of the century.
Weight = 28.6 gramsMetal = silver ingotOrigin = North AmericaCirca = 1890 - 1930's
Information about some of the symbols on this item:
The snake is somewhat sacred to the Navajo's and is not often depicted on tourist trade items.
NAVAJO MYTH ABOUT THE... WHIRLING (ROLLING) LOG"In Navajo myth, the swastika represents the Whirling Log, vehicle of the Culture Hero.In the Whirling Logs narrative, or Tsil-ol-ne story, the hero of the story sets out on a long journey [down the San Juan River]. At first, the gods try to persuade him against going, but seeing his determination, help him hollow out a log in which he will travel down the river.Along the way, he has many misadventures which ultimately result in his gaining important ceremonial knowledge. In one such instance, he and his craft are captured by the Water People, who carry him down beneath the waters to the home of Water Monster. Black God threatens to set fire to Water Monster's home and the hero is released, but not before being taught by Frog how to cure the illnesses caused by the Water People.When he finally reaches the big river [the Colorado River] that is his destination, the gods take his log out of a whirlpool where the rivers meet, and help him to shore.~ Dave, Arizona Perspective . . . . >http://azpnj.blogspot.com/2004/12/power-of-symbols.html<"
NOTE: The Swastika
The swastika is a very ancient symbol of good luck and was used in ancient India and China.
It was used in both the Anglo world and the Navajo indians also used it, but they called it the 'rolling logs' or 'whirling logs'.
All of these spoons were made long before Hitler came to power in Germany and made this a disgusting symbol to Americans.
Hand hammered and hand stamped by Navajo for the tourist trade at the turn of the century.
Weight = 28.6 gramsMetal = silver ingotOrigin = North AmericaCirca = 1890 - 1930's
Information about some of the symbols on this item:
The snake is somewhat sacred to the Navajo's and is not often depicted on tourist trade items.
NAVAJO MYTH ABOUT THE... WHIRLING (ROLLING) LOG"In Navajo myth, the swastika represents the Whirling Log, vehicle of the Culture Hero.In the Whirling Logs narrative, or Tsil-ol-ne story, the hero of the story sets out on a long journey [down the San Juan River]. At first, the gods try to persuade him against going, but seeing his determination, help him hollow out a log in which he will travel down the river.Along the way, he has many misadventures which ultimately result in his gaining important ceremonial knowledge. In one such instance, he and his craft are captured by the Water People, who carry him down beneath the waters to the home of Water Monster. Black God threatens to set fire to Water Monster's home and the hero is released, but not before being taught by Frog how to cure the illnesses caused by the Water People.When he finally reaches the big river [the Colorado River] that is his destination, the gods take his log out of a whirlpool where the rivers meet, and help him to shore.~ Dave, Arizona Perspective . . . . >http://azpnj.blogspot.com/2004/12/power-of-symbols.html<"
NOTE: The Swastika
The swastika is a very ancient symbol of good luck and was used in ancient India and China.
It was used in both the Anglo world and the Navajo indians also used it, but they called it the 'rolling logs' or 'whirling logs'.
All of these spoons were made long before Hitler came to power in Germany and made this a disgusting symbol to Americans.
