The Totem

The totem for Illini Lodge 55 is the white-tailed deer, represented by a one-inch deer antler piece hung from a leather lace in the fashion of a bolo tie. The honor of Brotherhood in the lodge is represented by tying a figure eight knot on the end of each piece of lace. Vigil members are presented an antler point that is worn below the other antler piece. The antler tip has two holes, one at each end, through which the ends of the laces are passed and knotted to form a triangle.