Description
Huge 7.25" Zuni Robert and Bernice Leekya Sterling/turquoise cuff bracelet. No<br>damage, very high quality natural turquoise.<br><br>Robert Leekya (Zuni Pueblo, 1934-2019) and Bernice Leekya (Zuni Pueblo,<br>b.1930s), central plaque with radiating clusters of turquoise, Measures 3 5/8"<br>wide in the center at the widest point, interior: (end to end) approx 5 7/8"l,<br>gap: approx 1 3/8"w, 183.3 grams<br><br>Husband and wife, Robert and Bernice Leekya were born during the 1930’s. Leekya<br>Deyuse was Robert’s father, while Bernice’s parents were Warren and Doris<br>Ondelacy. Bernice’s sister was the renowned Zuni artist, Alice Quam. They began<br>making jewelry together in 1953, the year they were married. Robert and Bernice<br>share their RLB stamp.
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