Annie Gasper, Zuni Pueblo Jeweler

Zuni Pueblo jewelry artist Annie Gasper is known for her bracelets, link chains, earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, rings, squash blossom necklaces, wedding bands, fetish necklaces. Annie's favorite designs were the hummingbird, deer, Sun face and the peacock. Annie's teacher was Horace Iule (1901-1978) Aiule.

Annie Quam Gasper (1927-2002) was the daughter of Johnny Quam; sister of Bert Quam, Ellen Quandelacy; mother of Rhoda Quam and 4 other children

Reference: American Indian Jewelry I 1,200 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.

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