Navajo Zuni Double Wolf Fetish By Jayne Quam

Description

Really wonderful double wolf fetish with Wild Horse magnesite by Jayne Quam. Jayne, who is Navajo, is married to Zuni carver, Lynn Quam. Lynn and his mother, Annie Quam Gasper (deceased), a well-known carver herself, taught Jayne the art of Zuni fetish making. Forty or so years later Jayne and Lynn are going strong, although they don’t travel to shows as much as they once did. They are known for their distinctive carving and use of interesting, high-quality stones.

Maker: Jayne Quam

Measures: 4″L x 1″ H

Materials; multistone and shell. The two wolves are Wild Horse magnesite and white serpentine

Circa: Last quarter 20th century

Condition: Excellent

Item # 3238