Man in the Maze I'itoi Balance and Harmony 1" Southwest Button Nickel Silver Shank Back, #SW-251

German nickel silver button is 1" in diameter, domed, about 1/4" deep with the shank. The loop opening in the shank is around 2.25mm. Made in USA by expert concho button artisans. Medium sheen. 

From Google:

The "Man in the Maze" refers to I'itoi, a sacred symbol and creator deity of the Tohono O'odham people of Arizona, which also appears in other Southwest Native American art and traditions. The design depicts a human figure at the entrance to a unicursal labyrinth, symbolizing life's journey, choices, struggles, and the path to wisdom and balance. The center of the maze represents dreams and goals, and reaching it signifies death or a spiritual transition into the next world after a lifetime of learning

• Creator Figure: I'itoi, also known as "Elder Brother," is a central figure in Tohono O'odham mythology, who emerged from the earth and is said to reside in a winding cave. 

  Symbol of Life: 

  The labyrinth represents the complex, winding journey of life, with its twists and turns symbolizing the choices, experiences, and lessons encountered along the way. 

  Balance and Harmony: 

  The symbol also illustrates the lifelong search for spiritual, physical, social, and mental balance. 

  Artistic Motif: 

  The Man in the Maze design is a common motif found on Tohono O'odham basketry and jewelry, as well as in Hopi and other forms of Southwest Native American art.