Zuni Old Pawn Turquoise Silver Concho Belt by Leekya 0017

Zuni Old Pawn Turquoise Silver Concho Belt

This Zuni Old Pawn Turquoise Silver Concho Belt was handmade by Robert (1934-2019) and Bernice (1920- ) Leekya. A wonderful offering of genuine Sleeping Beauty nuggets with exceptional blue color....these are spectacular! This Navajo style, Sterling design includes hand cut and hammered fans, twist wire and drops set within a chiseled frame. On 1" wide leather, there are 12 stations (2-3/8" x 1-1/2") and the buckle is 2-3/4" by 2" with a 1-1/8" keeper. It's hallmarked and stamped Sterling. A substantial piece of southwest jewelry, this Zuni Old Pawn Turquoise Silver Concho Belt is an American classic!

Currently sized for a 33-1/2" to 35-1/2" waist, we can replace the leather to fit you and in your choice of color. Belt Sizing: take your pants waist size and add 4” to it. For example: 38 pants = 42” belt size. If you follow these directions, yours will fit perfectly.

The Leekyas are known for their heavy stone work and this husband and wife team had been making award winning pieces like this since 1953. Robert was one of the first Zuni to make nugget jewelry like this. They are referenced in Wright's "Hallmarks of the Southwest", Schaaf's "American Indian Jewelry II", Nahohai's, "Zuni: A Village of Silversmiths" and Bassman's "Zuni Jewelry".