A Zuni fetish necklace
Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), designed as a single strand of graduated coral beads interspersed with carved turquoise tabs and frogs.
length 24in
Footnotes:
The collection comprising lots 33-55 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' by the original collector, 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 come to auction since the legendary C.G. Wallace Collection first set records for such artworks in 1975.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y
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Good condition overall with some scattered inherent flaws to stones and some minor soiling commensurate with age and wear. A couple of tied repairs to the cord; would benefit from restringing. One coral bead near closure with a 1/4in-wide loss (bead still secure on cord).