Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Turquoise, Hand Carved, Leekity, Hallmark, Vintage, 321
LUCKY LEEKITY
Youāll be feeling lucky if you snag this buckle made by husband-and-wife duo, Lupeta and George Leekity. The buckle itself may be small but has a big personality. There are 10 geometric turquoise cabochons arranged in a random but cohesive fashion. Speckled throughout the stones are sterling silver drops and it is attached to a brown leather belt. Timeless classic, adding this piece to your collection is a must.
George Leekity (1942-; Zuni). Active since 1970s. Cast work; nugget sets; crosses; silver, gold. George Leekity is married to Lupeta Leekity, the daughter of Horace Iule.Ā Their work is tamped G&L Leekity.Ā They stamp āIULEā on their reproductions of Horace Iule designs.
Mark: G & L LEEKITY
Lupeta Leekity (1942-; Zuni). Active 1950s-? Lepeta Leekity is the daughter of Horace and Lupe Iule, and the sister of Barney, Cecelia, Phillip, Robert and Ruby Iule.Ā She shares stamps with her husband Geroge Leekity.
Mark: G & L LEEKITY
- artist: George & Lupeta Leekity
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks:Ā G x L LEEKITY
- materials: sterling silver,Ā hand-carved turquoise, vintage leather strap
- buckle:Ā 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
- weight: 33 grams bucklesĀ
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style: Belt-321
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LUCKY LEEKITY
Youāll be feeling lucky if you snag this buckle made by husband-and-wife duo, Lupeta and George Leekity. The buckle itself may be small but has a big personality. There are 10 geometric turquoise cabochons arranged in a random but cohesive fashion. Speckled throughout the stones are sterling silver drops and it is attached to a brown leather belt. Timeless classic, adding this piece to your collection is a must.
George Leekity (1942-; Zuni). Active since 1970s. Cast work; nugget sets; crosses; silver, gold. George Leekity is married to Lupeta Leekity, the daughter of Horace Iule.Ā Their work is tamped G&L Leekity.Ā They stamp āIULEā on their reproductions of Horace Iule designs.
Mark: G & L LEEKITY
Lupeta Leekity (1942-; Zuni). Active 1950s-? Lepeta Leekity is the daughter of Horace and Lupe Iule, and the sister of Barney, Cecelia, Phillip, Robert and Ruby Iule.Ā She shares stamps with her husband Geroge Leekity.
Mark: G & L LEEKITY
- artist: George & Lupeta Leekity
- affiliation: Zuni
- hallmarks:Ā G x L LEEKITY
- materials: sterling silver,Ā hand-carved turquoise, vintage leather strap
- buckle:Ā 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
- weight: 33 grams bucklesĀ
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- wear from use
- style: Belt-321
