A Sara Leekya Zuni carved turquoise and coral necklace
Sara Leekya (c. 1932-2017, Zuni Pueblo)
Mid/late 20th century
Appears unmarked
A single strand necklace strung with fifteen graduated carved turquoise leaves and coral heishi beads, with sterling silver cone terminals
27" L x 1.875" H

Other Notes: Sarah Leekya was the daughter of renowned Zuni fetish carver Leekya Deyuse (1889-1966), who had three children, Alice Homer, Francis Leekya, and Sarah.

This lot accompanied by an undated Certificate of Authenticity indicating Sarah Leekya as the maker of this necklace.

Overall good condition with light tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Stones with scattered abrasions and surface reaching fractures. A few leaves with hairlines to one face. One leaf with minor chip to one face. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.