Zuni G & L Leekity Sterling Silver Pendant Cross with Multiple Stones and Chain For Sale

Fabulous G&L Leekity Multi-Stone Cross

This awesome item, a vintage cross, is the original design of George Leekity, noted ZUNI artist specializing in cast silver work with stone settings. It features multiple stones of various complimenting colors, is signed G&L Leekity and marked Sterling. The cross is 2 inches by 1 and 1/2 inches and the silver chain is 18 inches. This lovely work of art is in beautiful condition, ready to wear or give as a special Christmas gift.

George Leekity and Lupeta Leekity (1942)

Lupeta Leekity is the daughter of Horace and Lupe Iule. Leekity and her husband George carry on her father\'s casting tradition. Both learned from Lupeta\'s father. Known for his mastery of silvercasting, Horace Iule was one of the first Zunis to produce the mythological Knife-Wing figure in silver. He is best known today for his castwork crosses. Lupeta worked with her father from age 13 on.

George and Lupeta still use her father\'s designs, casting new pieces from his originals. When they use Horace Iule\'s designs, they stamp \"Iule\" on them. George also does his own original designs and stamps \"G & L Leekity\" on them.
(From Kennedy Museum of Art)

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