John Gordon Leak
Inlaid Row Bracelet, 1938
This extraordinary row bracelet is another rare piece of Zuni Lapidary history and is an elegant example of the finest stone to stone inlay by the Zuni Master John Gordon Leak.
The four plaque elements are set with fine natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet.
The four plaque elements are set with fine natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet.
Each plaque measuring 1” high x ¾” in diameter, bracelet itself is 1 ¼” 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 125.