apparel
Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Thunderbird, Fishscale Technique, Leekya Homer Attribution, Vintage ‘50s, 581
$1,500.00
A THUNDERING THUNDERBIRD
This impossible-to-ignore buckle was crafted by renowned Zuni artist Alice Leekya Homer; she is known for her intricate inlay work which she has displayed within this gorgeous piece. The impressive channel inlay design features a thunderbird crafted from onyx, turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl set in heavy silver. The buckle is paired with a vintage black leather strap to help those bold colors pop. Truly a piece that you will not want to miss out on.
Alice Leekya Homer (Zuni). Channel inlay, fish scale, free style. Daughter of Leekya Deyuse.
Mark: A L H
- artist: Alice Leekya Homer
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks: no markings but attribution from original trader
- materials: sterling silver, onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral, vintage leather strap
- measurements: buckle: 3" x 1 3/4", strap: 30"-32"
- weight: buckle only: 65 grams
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from ethnographic use
- style: Belt-581
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