Leekya Deyuse, UITA C.G Wallace Silver Cast by Juan Dideos and Carved Snake Turquoise Cabochon by Leekya, c.1930

Item: UOJ1302C
Material: silver and turquoise
Size: 5 1/2" cuff + 3/4" opening, 1 3/4" width
Period: Historic
Origin: Zuni Pueblo
Artist: Leekya Deyuse

This is an early to mid 20th century Zuni silver cuff style bracelet by Juan Dideos, set with a single large carved turquoise fetish attributed to master carver Leekya Deyuse. The carving is in the form of a snake wrapped in a spiral. The eyes and nose are not set but gently carved. This large fetish is set in a flat bezel. Each side of the cuff is composed of a silver snake form wrapped around the terminal with two heads framing the central cabochon, and another snake running down the center toward the terminal, featuring stamped marks down its back. The bracelet is stamped with the C.G. Wallace shop hallmark, UITA-2.

SOLD

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