23.75k gold leaf and enamel paint decorate these Warden’s Columns for a Masonic Lodge in Texas.

In Freemason lodges, the Wardens' Columns are significant symbolic objects representing authority, order, and balance within the lodge. Typically positioned on the pedestals of the Senior Warden and Junior Warden, these columns embody their respective roles. The Senior Warden's column is traditionally upright, symbolizing strength, stability, and the governing power over the lodge during labor. Conversely, the Junior Warden's column is laid horizontally, denoting rest and peace, aligning with their responsibility to oversee the lodge during periods of refreshment. These columns are often adorned with intricate designs and topped with globes, representing celestial and terrestrial realms, underscoring the connection between moral and cosmic order. Together, they harmonize the working and resting cycles of the lodge, reflecting the essential balance and unity that Freemasonry strives to uphold.