Carlene Leekity Zuni Native Squash Blossom Naja Bald Eagles Necklace

Description: NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI INLAY JEWELRY Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace~ Eagles~ Signed~ Carlene Leekity Zuni~ Inlay Turquoise~ White Mother of Pearl~ Red Coral~Black OnyxArtist Carlene Leekity is well-known Zuni silversmith for her relief work (1940s-2013). Carlene was also one of the most talented Zuni stone mosaic silversmiths.Carlene Leekity Zuni Squash Blossom Bald Eagles Necklace Hand Sighed w/ matching EarringsSILVERSMITH: Carlene LeekityAntique/Vintage. Circa: '70s-'80sJEWELRY TYPE: Necklace & Earring SetBRAND: CARLENE C. LEEKITY Native American IndianEthnic & Regional Style: Native AmericanMANUFACTURE: New MexicoSTYLE: Zuni Mosaic InlayBASE METAL: Sterling SilverMETAL PURITY: 925MAIN STONE: Multi-Stone, (see description)Tribal Affiliation: Zuni NativeHandmade by Zuni Indian CARLENE C. LEEKITY (see photos for silversmiths hallmark). Sadly, Carlene died in 2014, so unfortunately she will no longer be handcrafting her precious handcrafted necklaces. You very rarely can find these CARLENE LEEKITY special handmade pieces of art... most are now in museums and private collections. This one comes from a Native Jewelry Store Owner's personal collections estate.Sadly, Carlene died in 2013. These CARLENE C. LEEKITY sets are very rare. It is nearly impossible to find them and when you do they are missing their earringsAntique/Vintage. Circa: 80'sExcellent condition. No damaged or cracked stones.Painstakingly all HANDMADE by Zuni artist Carlene Leekity.100% STERLING SILVER. Sterling has a slight tarnish, which is expected on antique/vintage sterling silver items.Genuine Natural TURQUOISE, BLACK ONYX, RED CORAL, and MOTHER OF PEARL SEASHELL stones painstakingly hand-set and hand-etched in the very labor-intensive handcrafted MOSAIC INLAY style of jewelry making. Amazingly no missing stones.Weight:105 grams.1 Necklace: approx. 28" long (clasp to clasp)1 Bald Eagle Naja pendant: 2 1/4" x 2"12 Bald Eagle accent: 1 1/2" x 1/2"2 Bald Eagle Earrings: 1 1/2" x 1/2"Note: Earring backs are a combination of silver and plastic discs, these are large 1/2" round backs that look like discs, and as soon as you put them on, they flatten the earlobe and make the earring lay more evenly.Sturdy wearable weight but most likely this will be going into an individual's collection of rare and hard-to-find authentic Native American Indian art.Excellent like new condition with no missing stones, no damage to sterling silver, and no visible wear, it is in wearable condition.

Price: 2295 USD

Location: Walsenburg, Colorado

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