Bolo, Novelty, Channel Inlay, Comanche, Quam, Hallmark, Vintage, 3022
A great bolo can go a long way in adding an element of awesome to an outfit — it’s unexpected and impossible to ignore!
Created by renowned Zuni artisan Ralph Quam, this bold vintage bolo features a beautiful slide in the likeness of a Comanche chief crafted in intricate channel inlay using stones of black onyx, turquoise, spiny oyster, coral, and mother of pearl, outlined in sterling silver. The cord is a braided leather tipped with sterling silver aiguillettes. It’s an eye-catching piece on anyone — guy or gal!
Ralph Quam (1914-deceased; Zuni). Mosaic inlay; incised faces; Comanche figural heads. Ralph Quam shared some marks with his wife Fannie Quam.
Marks: R. Q (etched); R. QUAM; R & F; R & F QUAM
- artist: Raymond “Ralph” Quam (1938-1971)
- affiliation:Â Zuni
- hallmarks: (applied plate) R. Quam
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral, onyx, abalone, shell
- measurements:Â 37″ long, shield is 3 5/8″ x 3″
- weight: 51 grams
- tension clamp: BENNETT PAT. PEND.
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style:Â JN3022
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