John Gordon Leak
Knifewing Bracelet, 1938
This elegant bracelet is a very rare piece of Zuni Lapidary history and is an extraordinary example of the finest stone to stone inlay by the Zuni Master John Gordon Leak.
Inlaid bracelet set with fine natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet.
Inlaid bracelet set with fine natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet.
The inlaid element measuring 1 1/8” high x 1 1/8” in diameter, bracelet itself is 1 5/8” in height overall with an inside measurement of 5 ¼ “and a 1 ¼” opening.
POA
Appearing in pristine original condition.
Provenance
Robert Wallace collection 1938, with an original Robert Wallace inventory number of RZ 124.