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Zuni O Leekya Silver Fish Scale Multi Stone Buckle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Zuni O Leekya Silver Fish Scale Multi Stone Buckle
Featured in this lot is this sterling silver fish scale multi stone buckle from Zuni artist O. Leekya. The buckle features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features a fish scale design with a multi stone inlay of turquoise, mother of pearl, red branch coral, and abalone cabochon set into the face of the buckle. The buckle is marked 'O. Leekya' on the backside of the buckle with a 'Zuni' marking and a 'Z' mark next to it. A pioneer in the carving of turquoise and coral, he is considered by many to be Zuni's master jeweler of his time. Leekya's excellence in carving reached a high point by the 1950s, with his work acquired for museum and private collections worldwide. Leekya's work is relentlessly sought after by scholars and collectors. The condition of this buckle is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this buckle is 2" x 3 1/8" x 3/4". The collective weight of this buckle is 50.4g.