Bolo, Novelty, Channel Inlay, Comanche, Sans Quam Hallmark, Estate, Vintage, 3812

A great bolo can go a long way in adding an element of awesome to an outfit -- it’s unexpected and impossible to ignore!

Attributed to the renowned Zuni artisan Ralph Quam, this bold vintage bolo features a beautiful slide in the likeness of a Comanche chief, crafted with intricate channel inlay using stones of black onyx, turquoise, spiny oyster, 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
• hallmarks: in the style of Ralph Quam
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, onyx, spiny oyster, shell, leather bolo cords
• measurements: 1 3/4" shield, 36" long
• 29 grams
• tension clamp
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina with light oxidation
• light wear from use 
• JN3811