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Quam George Cheechee and Andrew
Description:: Also referred to as George Haloo Cheechee or George Chee Chee Haloo), this Zuni jeweler is best known for his bird fetish necklaces. Songbirds are his favorite type of birds, using turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and shell. "For over four decades, George Halloo Cheechee was a respected jeweler and fetish carver. His songbirds are animated with their heads in various positions. He strung bird fetishes with shell heishi to make necklaces. He mixed different colors in multiple strands." American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf Andrew Emerson Quam is George's nephew, and is well recognized as a significant carver of fetishes.

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