Leekya Deyuse, Zuni Silver Bolo Tie with Carved Turquoise Leaf

Item: UOJ1798C
Material: silver and turquoise
Size: 1 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Period: Historic
Origin: Zuni Pueblo
Artist: Leekya Deyuse

This is a mid 20th century Zuni silver and turquoise bolo tie on a braided brown leather cord with silver tips. The large leaf form carved turquoise cabochon in the center of the bolo is attributed to Leekya Deyuse the famous Zuni fetish carver. The carving is set in a handmade wide flat silver bezel with a twisted wire surround. The bolo is not hallmarked. It comes from a prominent collector in Phoenix Arizona.

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