Quandelacy Art Archive
This project focuses on reclaiming carvings and jewelry made by the Quandelacy family. Here are some photos of pieces we’ve reclaimed recently. If you think you have a Quandelacy carving and are interested in selling it or identify who may have made it, please reach out through our Contact page!
This olla maiden, made by Faye Quandelacy, is carved of Dolomite with intricate detail of her dress and shawl. As an olla maiden, she carries a large water pot on her head, which is inlaid with bright turquoise pieces (date unknown).
Dolomite Olla Maiden
One of the more unique carvings by Faye Quandelacy was her buffalo dancers. This piece was made of an olive green turquoise, with jet black horns (date unknown).
Turquoise Buffalo Dancer
This conch shell channels the sounds and waves of the ocean and added movement to this carved Hopi maiden. The nodules of the shell contain petroglyphs and flowers and the piece is inlaid with red coral and turquoise (date unknown).
