Up for your consideration is this brand new Native American handmade Sterling Silver bolo, featuring three large genuine Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones, created by Zuni legends Robert & Bernice Leekya. The fancy silver bolo tips have matching turquoise stones on them also.
The main bolo piece measures 2-5/8 inches tall by 1-7/8 inches wide. The silver tips are 2 long, not counting the turquoise dangles, which measure 1 long.
Brand new and in perfect condition. Hallmarked by the artists. Robert Leekya died in April of 2019. The bolo was made prior to his death. Gift box & Certificate of Authenticity included with your purchase.
Robert Leekya was the son of famous Zuni jeweler Leekya Deyuse. His father began teaching him the art of jewelry making in the 1940's. In the 1950's. Robert began working in the nugget style. He and Dan Simplicio were among the first to make nugget jewelry. Robert & his wife Bernice have worked in both gold and silver.
The Leekya'a work is becoming increasing difficult to obtain due to Robert's recent death. And due to the closing of the Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine, the prices of Sleeping Beauty turquoise have increased.