Ellen Quandelacy

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Overview

Ellen Quandelacy (1924–2002) was a Zuni artist active from the 1940s until her death — mostly channel inlay, with stylized hummingbirds, symmetrical cactus or floral designs, and fetishes. She is the matriarch of the directory's Quandelacy entries.

She was the mother of Andres and Dickie Quandelacy and the sister of Annie Quam Gasper; neither Andres nor Annie has a directory page yet. Her first husband was Floyd Bobelu; her second, Dixie Quandelacy (1908–1979), made jewelry with her. Her documented mark is E. Q. ZUNI, which may be etched.

The Mark

"Ellen Quandelacy (1924-2002; Zuni). Active 1940s-2002. Mostly channel inlay; stylized hummingbirds; symmetrical cactus or florals; fetishes. Mother of Andres and Dickie Quandelacy. Sister of Annie Quam Gasper. Her first husband was Floyd Bobelu; Dixie Quandelacy (1908-1979) her second, with whom she made jewelry. Mark: E. Q. ZUNI (may be etched)"

— Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), approx. p. ~24253.

The mark as documented in the Hougart corpus: E. Q. ZUNI (may be etched).

References

• Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry approx. p. ~24253.

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