Annie Quam Gasper
1927 - 2002
Person TypeIndividual
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1891 Melbourne, Australia – 1946 San Fernando Valley, California
1883 Scottdale, Pennsylvania – 1951 Los Angeles, California
1928 Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico - 2000 Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
BiographyAnnie Gasper, Zuni Pueblo, daughter of Johnny Quam; sister of Bert Quam, Ellen Quandelacy; mother of Rhoda Quam and 4 other children . Annie's teacher was Horace Iule. Annie Gasper made 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.