Description: Native Zuni Carved Turquoise Bear & Bird Fetish Necklace By Leekya Deyuse (d.) Excellent antique condition. The necklace includes 6 turquoise bear and bird fetishes. See photos for details as part of description. Provenance: Oasis Collection The collection was assembled between 1940-1975, beginning when the original collectors moved from Canada to the American Southwest to assist with the war effort in armaments and aircraft design. They were prolific travelers, both for business and pleasure, and always made a point of visiting the reservations to spend time with the local craftsmen and view their wares. Dubbed the 'Oasis Collection', the name honors the beauty of the arid landscapes surrounding the Four Corners, with the rich blues of the turquoise akin to the waters of an oasis. Having been passed down through the family, this collection brings to market for the first time an impressive array of works by the renowned Zuni carver Leekya Deyuse, many of which were acquired directly from the artist or through the trading posts that first introduced his distinctive style to the world at large. The Oasis Collection represents what is likely the largest concentration of unknown works by Leekya and other Zuni and Navajo artisans of the era to become available since the legendary C.G. Wallace Collection first set records for such artworks in 1975. Measures: 17.65” long Fetishes measure from 0.58” to 0.81” long Shipped with USPS
Price: 2275.2 USD
Location: Pawleys Island, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-17T17:54:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Zuni Pueblo New Mexico
Featured Refinements: Zuni Fetish Carving
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Artisan: Leekya Deyuse (d.)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
