Rainbow Man Pendant Earrings

Quinton & Margie Quam

Rainbow Man Pendant Earrings, Jewelry by Quinton & Margie Quam
  • Quinton & Margie Quam
  • Quam inlay earrings
  • Zuni earrings
Savvy Price $285.00
Gallery Price $350.00
Title
Rainbow Man Pendant Earrings
Artist
Quinton & Margie Quam
Medium
Sterling silver, natural turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, jet, gold lip shell
Troy ounces
.22 troy ounces each, .44 for both
Size
1 1/4" height X 1 1/2" width (just the pendants)
Signed
"Quinton & Margie Quam Zuni" is inscribed on the back of each earring
Date of creation
Circa 1985
Condition
Excellent
Provenance
JW
Gram weight
13.5 grams for both
About The Rainbow Man Pendant Earrings

These arching figures are readily associated with American Indian imagery.  

There is a new book recently published by Schiffer titled Knifewing and Rainbow Man in Zuni Jewelry.

About Quinton & Margie Quam

These two Zuni jewelers are known for their meticulous inlay work, often depicting birds and rainbow men.

A ring by Quinton Quam Sr. is illustrated on page 17 of Zuni Jewelry by Theda and Michael Bassman.

Cultures

American Indian, Zuni

Medium

Jewelry

Subject

American Indians

Keywords

Quinton Quam, Quinton & Margie Quam, Quam inlay earrings, Zuni earrings