Necklace ceremonial
RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffalo) gold-colored associative ceremonial necklace. The decorative parts are embossed and feature a buffalo head illustration; the inner hollow/shape is visible on the back.
- Accession Number 2022.05.07
- Materials metal, brass?
Historical context
This ceremonial necklace comes from an English fraternal order: the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, more often referred to as R.A.O.B. This order sees itself as a non-political, non-religious environment, dedicated to justice, truth and philanthropy. It is founded on the values of friendship, charity and support.
The first traces of this order date back to London in 1822. Today, branches can be found all over the world, notab...
- Accession Number 2022.05.07
- Materials metal, brass?
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Germain Beauregard, 2022.005.007
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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