Bolo & Belt Set, Inlay, Comanche Dancer, Mixed Stones, Hallmark, Vintage, 1490

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
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: (applied plate) R. QUAM, ZUNI, bolo is unmarked but also by the same artisan
• materials: sterling silver, onyx, mother of pearl, turquoise, orange spiny oyster shell, leather, tortoise shell
• measurements: buckle: 3" x 2", shield: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4", belt length: 32"
• weight: buckle: 50 grams, bolo: 42 grams
• unmarked tension clamp
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips 
• hairline fracture to one onyx stone but is secure
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear
• style: JN1718