The popularity of collecting artwork and ceremonial artifacts from various fraternal organizations is a popular hobby.

 

Whether one is a member of a Masonic affiliated group like the Shriners, the Order of the Eastern Star, or other concordant and appendant bodies – or if one is a member of another fraternal organization like the Oddfellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Foresters, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Loyal Order of Moose, or countless other such groups – collecting and preserving artifacts from these organizations is often as thrilling as a treasure hunt.

 

Many objects of fraternal interest can be purchased affordably at garage or estate sales while rarer items can be highly prized due to their scarcity and because of the materials which they are crafted from, often gold and silver with precious gems.