Leekya Deyuse, Zuni Snake Belt Buckle with Carved Turquoise, c.1950

Item: UOJ1970
Material: silver and turquoise
Size: 3" x 2 5/8", fits 1 3/4" belt
Period: Historic
Origin: Zuni Pueblo
Artist: Leekya Deyuse

This is a mid 20th century silver belt buckle with carved turquoise by Zuni silversmith Dan Simplicio and Zuni master carver Leekya Deyuse. The silver belt buckle, done by Simplicio, is rectangular in shape and is adorned with winding snakes made from silver wire. The buckle features a carved turquoise snake, done by Deyuse, set in a sawtooth silver bezel at center. Publications: "American Indian Jewelry II: A-L 1,800 Artist Biographies" by Gregory Schaaf, page 335.

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