John Quam
Overview
John Quam (died 1973; his birth year is not stated in Hougart) was a Zuni silversmith active since the 1950s, working in cluster work and needlepoint. He shared his mark with his wife, Bonnie Quam.
Collector's caution: The mark was shared between John and Bonnie Quam, so a marked piece is not by itself attributable to one hand or the other.
The Mark
"John Quam (?-1973; Zuni). Active since 1950s. Cluster work; needlepoint. Shared the mark with his wife, Bonnie Quam."
— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022).
The marks as documented in Hougart's hallmark reference: Shared mark with wife Bonnie Quam ("may be on a plate").
References
- Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Washington, DC: BilleHougartBooks, 2022.
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Name card shown; hallmark photo to come.