Robert and Bernice Leekya Zuni 1970s Kingman Turquoise, Sterling Silver & Leather Concho Belt - This rare Native American piece was made in the 1970s by renowned Zuni silversmiths Robert and Bernice Leekya. The belt includes (10) sterling silver conchos (including the buckle), which are each decorated with (3) Kingman turquoise measuring 15mm-19mm. According to our seller, her parents started in the Native American jewelry business in 1972, and the family would travel to the New Mexico Native American reservations and purchase pieces directly from the tribes. They eventually went into the gold jewelry business and have kept these pieces in their private collection for over 40 years. Each concho is stamped with the Leekya's "RBL" maker's mark and "sterling". Measurements: belt-46" length end to end, conchos-2.25"L x 1.5"W. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.