Description
7" Robert and Bernice Leekya Zuni Sterling turquoise watch cuff bracelet w/Gruen. Watch is ticking and appears to be keeping good time. Weight and measurements in pics.
Robert and Bernice Leekya, Zuni Pueblo Jewelers
Husband and wife Robert and Bernice Leekya from Zuni Pueblo are known for their bold turquoise nugget jewelry and channel inlay.
Robert (1934-) and Bernice Leekya have been making jewelry since 1953. Robert is the son of famous fetish carver Leekya Deyuse and learned his craft from his father as a young man.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what it‘s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
