Bolo, Novelty, Channel Inlay, Comanche, Quam Hallmark, Vintage, 3833

A BOLD BOLO FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE A STATEMENT

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, shell, 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!

• artist bio & marks: 

  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: Zuni
• hallmarks: applied plate: R. QUAM
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, mother of pearl, onyx, spiny oyster, shell, leather cord
• measurements: shield: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", length: 47" 
• weight: 46 grams
• closure: tension clamp, marked: BENNETT PAT. PEND
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• wear from use 
• style: JN3833