BEST OLD ZUNI STERLING SILVER & HAND CARVED NATURAL TURQUOISE LEAF PIN… This is an important and extremely rare old hand crafted brooch made by world famous Zuni master stone carver Leekya Deyuse d. The metal base is made of unmarked sterling silver, the piece is unsigned but certainly his work, the pin measures about 1 3/4″W by 2″H, weighs 28.6 grams and in excellent vintage condition…. Please ask any questions, all sales are final… The item “ULTRA RARE Leekya Deyuse ZUNI STERLING SILVER & CARVED TURQUOISE LEAF PIN BROOCH” is in sale since Wednesday, July 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Jewelry”. The seller is “frontier-art” and is located in Thiensville, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.
Rare Old Leekya Deyuse Zuni Silver Carved Bear Fetish Turquoise Cuff Bracelet. The fetish appears to be a profile of a bear on its side with head up, but it could be another animal (not his typical frog). The bracelet appears to be sand cast, but again, I’m not an expert. I could go on and on (as many who sell Leekya items do) and sing the praises of Old Man Leekya Deyuse and tell you why his stuff is so important in Zuni history, but I imagine if you are looking at this listing, you already know all about him, and appreciate his work, so I’ll spare the lesson. As for “provenance, ” I have nothing solid in writing as to the original owner, or the bracelet’s exact age. That being said, I have done a lot of research on Leekya Deyuse, and have also consulted with knowledgeable experts / dealers from at least four reputable galleries out West, as well as two Tribal Arts appraisers, who have seen these photos and verified that this is the real deal–and that the center carving was done by Leekya. Most of Leekya Deyuse’s pieces are with museums or private collectors, and few and far between are ever for sale. I have had a few offers on it, but wish to put it out there for the general public so that more collectors can see it. If you are a collector of Leekya’s work, you will be able to make your determination from the very thorough photos. If you need more photos, just ask. The bracelet is not at all flexible. It measures 5 5/8″ around the inside, with a 1 1/8″ gap. It is 2″ wide at the center, and 3/4″ wide at the ends. It weighs 4.2 ounces (about 120 grams). NOTE: I feel very comfortable in guaranteeing this to be a Leekya piece. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE ITEMS I SELL ARE “VINTAGE” OR ESTATE ITEMS, AND THEREFORE ARE NOT NEW–SO PLEASE EXPECT NORMAL WEAR. I WILL DO MY BEST TO DESCRIBE ANY DEFECTS/FLAWS IN THE ITEM. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS THE SUPERSIZED PHOTOS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LISTING. I CANNOT END AUCTIONS EARLY, AND PLEASE DO NOT MAKE AN OFFER. I sell on consignment for jewelers who set the prices on my items. My pricing is UP FRONT–(not inflated just so I can lower)–and I price as low as possible, with no “wiggle room”–in order to meet my consignor’s net price. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. Please WAIT FOR THE INVOICE! Thanks for your understanding. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! The item “Rare Old Leekya Deyuse Zuni Silver Carved Bear Fetish Turquoise Cuff Bracelet” is in sale since Sunday, April 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets”. The seller is “desdemona1013″ and is located in Cohoes, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
This stunning and unique carved turquoise necklace is a one of a kind! The carvings have been strongly attributed to the master Zuni carver, Leekya. Several experts in the field of vintage and antique Native American jewelry have also verified the attribution. The last 2 pictures are from the famous old C. It is a choker style necklace with seven carved turquoise tabs and handmade sterling silver beads. Please note, the turquoise carving just to the left of the center piece is not the original. That piece was broke and subsequently repaired, but the previous owner did not like the repair, so he had a replacement made. However, the original which was repaired is still included (see pictures where the original is sitting beside the replacement). We will convey the original piece along with the necklace. It also conveys in a riker’s shadow box display as pictured. This is a highly collectible necklace and it would go perfect in your collection! We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy! Size: Measures 16 around the neck. Pendant is an additional 1-1/4″ wide X 2-1/4″ long. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items and read the description above for other pertinent details. This is an awesome piece that would go perfect in your collection and it will look super on! We also hold many auctions throughout the year. They are “live auctions” at our physical location and are also simulcast online. Check them out at Western Trading Post. THANK YOU for your business! The item “RARE! A Carved Turquoise Necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse” is in sale since Wednesday, January 13, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “westerntradingpost” and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
This stunning and unique carved turquoise necklace is a one of a kind! The carvings have been strongly attributed to the master Zuni carver, Leekya. Several experts in the field of vintage and antique Native American jewelry have also verified the attribution. The last 2 pictures are from the famous old C. It is a choker style necklace with seven carved turquoise tabs and handmade sterling silver beads. Please note, the turquoise carving just to the left of the center piece is not the original. That piece was broke and subsequently repaired, but the previous owner did not like the repair, so he had a replacement made. However, the original which was repaired is still included (see pictures where the original is sitting beside the replacement). We will convey the original piece along with the necklace. It also conveys in a riker’s shadow box display as pictured. This is a highly collectible necklace and it would go perfect in your collection! We stand behind what we sell and want you to be happy! Size: Measures 16 around the neck. Pendant is an additional 1-1/4″ wide X 2-1/4″ long. Weighs 114.2 g. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items and read the description above for other pertinent details. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Western Trading Post is family owned and operated. Located in Arizona just north of the Tohono O’odham (Papago), just south of the Akimel O’odham (Pima), just east of the Ak-Chin O’odham (branch of Pima) and only a short driving distance from the Apache (N’dee), Navajo (Dine’), Zuni, Hopi, Yavapai, Mojave, and Hualapai. We specialize in Native American Indian. We also have regularly scheduled auctions at our store. Check it out at Western Trading Post. THANK YOU for your business! The item “RARE! A Carved Turquoise Necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse” is in sale since Wednesday, August 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “westerntradingpost” and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
