Offered in this lot is an Original Diné (Navajo) Old Pawn Whirling Log Nickel Silver Cuff Bracelet, circa mid 1900s, "Fred Harvey era". “Fred Harvey era” jewelry is jewelry that was made by the Fred Harvey Company in the first half of the 20th century to sell to tourists coming to the Southwest on the railroads. The company sold the jewelry in their restaurants as souvenir items. “Southwest” in appearance, companies such as Bell Trading Co., Maisel’s, and H.H. Tammen. Curio Co. produced this distinctive looking jewelry. The heyday for sales of this jewelry is the 1930’s through the 1950’s. Consequently, it was sold through curio shops, route 66 tourist stops, and trading posts. Today, jewelry referred to as Fred Harvey era jewelry or railroad jewelry includes both pieces made by hand by Native artisans and machine-made jewelry, and represent a true piece of history of the American Southwest. The Whirling Log symbol is associated with a narrative involving a man (sometimes called the Culture Hero) who takes a journey down the San Juan River in a hollowed out log canoe. During his adventure, he encounters whirlpools and a special event where the San Juan River meets the Colorado River. There he comes upon a whirling cross with Yei figures seated on the cross. From the yeis he learns much knowledge which he takes back to his people. Since World War II, the use of the Whirling Logs in Native American artifacts has been confined mainly to rugs. Jewelry with the symbol is usually from before 1940. Accenting the Whirling Log on this cuff are stunning suns, crossing and straight arrows, and stars. This Diné (Navajo) Old Pawn Whirling Log Cuff is in nice vintage condition, rich patina noted throughout, no obvious marring noted, measures 2"W x 2.5"L