Aloha Shriners Appraisal

Vintage Aloha Shriners Fez

This is a vintage Shriners fez associated with the 'Aloha' Temple, likely based in Hawaii. The garment is constructed from a deep maroon or burgundy wool felt in a cylindrical, flat-topped shape characteristic of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. It features elaborate bullion embroidery on the front, including the name 'ALOHA' arched over the Shriners emblem. The emblem consists of a scimitar, a crescent, a five-pointed star, and a pharaoh's head, all intricately rendered in gold and silver metallic wire with colorful thread accents and small red rhinestone or glass gem embellishments on the sword hilt and star. A long, heavy black silk or rayon tassel is attached to the crown via a cord and draped down the side. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century origins, likely between the 1940s and 1960s. Condition-wise, the felt appears structurally sound with some minor surface lint and fuzziness consistent with age. There is minimal tarnishing visible on the metallic bullion, though the embroidery remains sharp and well-defined. This item serves as a significant piece of fraternal regalia, representing high-quality hand-guided embroidery work typical of fraternal supply manufacturers of that era.