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John Gordon Leak and Merle Edaakie Historic Zuni Jewelry Collection

John Gordon Leak , Pendant / Pin , 1938

John Gordon Leak

Pendant / Pin , 1938
Wonderful example of the finest stone to stone inlay by the Zuni Master John Gordon Leak.

Large Pin set with fine natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and jet.
Inlaid element measures approximately 1 3/8” high x 1 1/8” in diameter, 2 ½’ in overall height.
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Appearing in pristine original condition.
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Provenance

Robert Wallace collection 1938, with an original Robert Wallace inventory number of RZ 126.

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