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Historic John Gordon Leak Zuni Knife Wing Inlaid Pendant / Pin, 1938
$4,500
£3,414.50
€3,904.17
CA$6,285.28
A$6,988.38
CHF 3,648.94
MX$85,065.55
NOK 46,558.94
SEK 43,623.50
DKK 29,137.55
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Strikingly beautiful Knife Wing design Pendant/Pin set with natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of pearl inlaid into a black jet background made by the Zuni Master John Gordon Leak, also known as J. G. Leekety. It was made for and purchased by Robert Wallace, of the renowned Zuni trading family in 1938.
Wonderful example of the finest stone-to-stone inlay by the Zuni Master John Gordon Leak.
John Gordon Leak is considered one of the best of the first generation of Zuni stone carving and inlay artists. He is best known for figures inlaid into a black jet background. While others at Zuni used this same technique, his work stands above them all. His work was prominently featured in the 1975 Sotheby's auction of the C.G. Wallace collection and is both highly collectible and sought after.
I am the third owner of this rare and amazing piece that has not appeared on the market since 1988.
- Creator:John Gordon Leak
- Metal:Sterling Silver
- Stone:Turquoise,Other
- Stone Cut:Mixed Cut
- Weight:44.7 g
- Dimensions:Height: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Width: 1.63 in (41.41 mm)
- Style:Native American
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:Mid-20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1938
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2705215938822
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