Master mosaic Zuni artist Quintin Quam Sr. is from the Zuni Pueblo,

but now calls Albuquerque his home. Quam learned the "Art of Zuni

Mosaic" back in 1981 by well-known Zuni artisans "Sammy & Ester

Guardian." This husband & wife team took Quintin under their wing &

taught the younger artist the ropes of mosaic art.

A previous painter, Quintin traded out the tubes of color, brushes &

canvas, to now working with our earth's naturally produced colors for

his subjects. Quintin's picturesque pieces are made where he cuts each

one of these small colorful stones (or shell) by hand & then intricately

laying them 'flush' into the sterling. All the feather detailing &

everything else to create a more ‘realistic image’, is further created by

the hands of Quintin.

Quintin has become a highly reputable artist that is very much sought

after for his mosaic inlay work and whose work is in high demand.

Source: Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry website