LOOK AT THIS LOVELY LEEKITY!
If you’re familiar with the Southwestern jewelry scene, you recognize the Leekity name. This vintage 1976 creation by renowned artisan Eva Leekity features a stunning slide depicting a saddled horse crafted in channel inlay using stones of turquoise, coral, shell, black onyx, and mother of pearl. The cord is a traditional braided leather tipped with unique complementing horse head inlay aiguillettes. Stunning craftsmanship and a gorgeous statement piece for a guy or a gal!
- artist: Eva Leekity
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks: Eva Leekity, Zuni, Sept 1976
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise, shell, mother of pearl, coral, leather bolo cord
- dimensions: shield: 2 3/4″ X 2 1/2″, length: 38″
- weight: 48 grams
- marked tension clamp
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their setting
- 1 hairline fracture in the bottom turquoise stone
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear
- style number: JN1616