Andrew Quam is from the greater Johnny Quam (d), Andrew Emerson Quam (d) and Bossie Quam (d) family of recognized Zuni artists. Andrew's mother was Rosalia Quam (d) who learned the art from her step-father George Cheechee Haloo (d). She was well-known for stringing bird fetishes and also for her wonderful horse, frog and owl carvings. Rosalia and her husband Andrew Emerson Quam taught their children, including Andrew, the honored art form. We're loving his Frog pendant carved from watery spiny oyster shell. Jet inlaid webbed feet, turquoise eyes and inlays are given to this approximately 1 3/8" long including bale, and 1 1/8" wide frog fetish pendant. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.
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