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Artist, b. 1889 - d. 1966

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  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s

    Est: $300 - $500

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s. Unsigned. Written on back "156 ct". Perfect condition. 32 grams. 3 1/8" x 1.75"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni 1889-1966) Multi-strand Fetish Necklace
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni 1889-1966) Multi-strand Fetish Necklace

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni 1889-1966) Multi-strand Fetish Necklace three-strand heishi necklace with abalone carved bird fetishes; not marked necklace length 25-1/2 inches, drop length 14-1/2 inches, weight 65.3 dwt. This lot is located in Cincinnati.

    Hindman
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s

    Est: $750 - $950

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed Carved Turquoise Leaf c1950s. Unsigned. Written on back "156 ct". Perfect condition. 32 grams. 3 1/8" x 1.75"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Carved Wolf Fetish
    Apr. 19, 2024

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Carved Wolf Fetish

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Carved Wolf Fetish carved of shell with a turquoise nugget, heishi, and coral strapped by sinew to back; not signed height 3/4 inch x length 2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.

    Hindman
  • A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace
    Jun. 29, 2022

    A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a two-strand heishi and graduated carved mother-of-pearl bird fetish necklace with coral bead accents near the wrap. length 42in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a two-strand heishi and graduated carved mother-of-pearl bird fetish necklace with coral bead accents near the wrap. length 42in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni turquoise and silver snake ring
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni turquoise and silver snake ring

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    A Zuni turquoise and silver snake ring Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), and Dan Simplicio, Zuni (1917-1969), designed as a carved turquoise coiled snake centered by a silver twisted wire surround raised on a wide shank. ring size 11.5; gross weight approximately 29.4 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni turquoise frog fetish and frog fetish ring
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni turquoise frog fetish and frog fetish ring

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    A Zuni turquoise frog fetish and frog fetish ring Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), the fetish depicting a frog seated atop a rock; the ring of silver, with the frog centered by a radiating oblong surround. ring size 6 3/4in; unmounted fetish length 1 1/8in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse bear plaque and four additional fetishes
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse bear plaque and four additional fetishes

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    A Leekya Deyuse bear plaque and four additional fetishes The fetishes attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), comprising a carved mother-of-pearl 'bear rug' plaque, a mother-of-pearl horse fetish, a turquoise bird fetish bead, a turquoise bear fetish and a shell bear fetish. the plaque: length 3 1/4in, width 2 1/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A pair of carved turquoise earrings
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A pair of carved turquoise earrings

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    A pair of Zuni carved turquoise earrings Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni (1889-1966), each thin piece of turquoise carved in the form of a leaf, on wrapped silver hooks. the longer (turquoise only) 2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni silver and fetish ashtray
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni silver and fetish ashtray

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    A Zuni silver and fetish ashtray Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a small, scalloped silver bowl centering a branch coral handle/cigarette rest and an offset bird fetish, flanked with two additional bird fetishes on raised silver mounts. height 2 3/8in, width 3 1/8in; gross weight approximately 38.2 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni necklace with fetish pendant
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni necklace with fetish pendant

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    A Zuni necklace with fetish pendant Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a shell, turquoise and silver bead necklace suspending a silver wire-wrapped carved stone Rambouillet sheep fetish. length (not including pendant) 20in, pendant length 1 1/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Two Zuni fetish necklaces
    Nov. 22, 2021

    Two Zuni fetish necklaces

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Two Zuni fetish necklaces Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), including a two-strand heishi and turquoise bead necklace strung with turquoise, shell and jet animal fetishes and a pair of coral beads flanking the lowermost pendant; and a single-strand heishi and turquoise necklace with turquoise fetishes and conforming turquoise pendant. lengths (not including pendants) 17in and 28in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a jet bead necklace strung with carved shell bird fetishes and two carved shell quadruped fetishes. length 28in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a single strand shell bead necklace strung with shell and turquoise animal fetishes. length 27in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni (1889-1966), designed as a strand of heishi beads strung with carved shell birds, shell tabs, and turquoise stones. length 27in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse & Teddy Weahkee fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse & Teddy Weahkee fetish necklace

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Leekya Deyuse and Teddy Weahkee Zuni, (1889-1966) and (1890-1965), a three-strand fetish necklace of coral and heishi beads interspersed with metal beads and with carved bird, bear, blossom, and a single human figure fetish. length 21in; largest fetish length 2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), designed as a single strand of graduated coral beads interspersed with carved turquoise tabs and frogs. length 24in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), designed as a single strand of coral beads interspersed with carved turquoise animals and one feather. length 21in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni fetish necklace

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    A Zuni fetish necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni (1889-1966), a shell, turquoise and silver bead necklace strung with seven carved shell birds. length 25in; largest bird length 2 1/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse necklace

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a silver chain necklace suspending three carved silver-mounted turquoise leaves. length (not including pendant) 22in, pendant length 3in; gross weight approximately 80.8 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse necklace

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a single-strand graduated silver bead necklace suspending a carved turquoise leaf pendant. length (not including pendant) 18in, pendant length 3 1/2in; gross weight approximately 92.3 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse belt
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse belt

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a silver link belt designed with seven silver-mounted carved turquoise leaves separated by seven scalloped medallion spacers. length 29 1/4in; largest leaf length 2 5/8in g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni coral and turquoise necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni coral and turquoise necklace

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    A Zuni coral and turquoise necklace Possibly the work of Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a single-strand necklace of graduated branch coral and turquoise beads. length 26in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a two-strand coral bead necklace strung with silver and turquoise beads and jet and turquoise bird fetishes. longer strand length 37in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Zuni necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Zuni necklace

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    A Zuni necklace Attributed to Leekya Deyuse, Zuni, (1889-1966), a two-strand necklace of heishi and graduated branch coral beads. length 27in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse necklace

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a necklace designed as a single strand of large coral beads suspending five silver-mounted carved turquoise leaves. necklace length 18in; largest leaf length 2 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace
    Nov. 22, 2021

    A Leekya Deyuse fetish necklace

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a four-strand fetish necklace; three strands of coral beads and one of heishi, each adorned with various animal fetishes in turquoise, jet, serpentine, mother-of-pearl and other shell, the strands joined with a wrap topped with a silver-mounted turquoise frog. length 33in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Two Pueblo necklaces
    Nov. 22, 2021

    Two Pueblo necklaces

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Two Pueblo necklaces The first possibly the work of Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966), the first a two-strand bead necklace of shell, turquoise and coral, the second a single-strand shell and turquoise tab necklace. lengths 29in and 28in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A belt buckle attributed to Leekya Deyuse
    Dec. 08, 2020

    A belt buckle attributed to Leekya Deyuse

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Attributed to Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a butterfly-form belt buckle in turquoise and silver. height 2 3/4in, width 3 3/4in, weight approximately 65.0 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse pin/pendant
    Dec. 08, 2020

    A Leekya Deyuse pin/pendant

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a butterfly pin/pendant in Morenci turquoise and silver with inlaid jet eyes. height 2in, width 2 1/2in, weight approximately 35.2 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • A Leekya Deyuse belt
    Dec. 08, 2020

    A Leekya Deyuse belt

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Leekya Deyuse Zuni, (1889-1966), a concha belt with butterfly-motif buckle and seven conforming conchas, the Morenci turquoise butterflies with inset jet eyes. the buckle: width 3 5/8in, height 2 3/4in; the conchas ranging in width from 2 1/2in to 3 3/8in; total length 33in; gross weight approximately 447.7 g For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Single-Strand Bear Fetish Necklace Lot is located and will ship from Denver, Coloradoot is located and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Oct. 09, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Single-Strand Bear Fetish Necklace Lot is located and will ship from Denver, Coloradoot is located and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Leekya Deyuse, Attributed (Zuni, 1889-1966) Single-Strand Bear Fetish Necklace Lot is located and will ship from Denver, Colorado length 30 inches

    Hindman
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Silver Ring with Carved Turquoise Frogs, ex. CG Wallace Collection
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Silver Ring with Carved Turquoise Frogs, ex. CG Wallace Collection

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    stamped silver ring set with three carved turquoise frogs; face length 2 in., ring size 4.5 in., weight 8.6 dwt. second quarter 20th century  Provenance: ex. C.G. Wallace Collection

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Coral and Silver Post Earrings
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Coral and Silver Post Earrings

    Est: $600 - $800

    length 0.75 in. x width 0.5 in., combined weight 4.5 dwt. mid-20th century

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Chunky Mediterranean Coral Necklace, From the C.G. Wallace Collection
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Chunky Mediterranean Coral Necklace, From the C.G. Wallace Collection

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    single-strand necklace strung with chunks of graduated Mediterranean coral, length 17.5 in., weight 107.9 dwt. second quarter 20th century  Provenance: ex. C.G. Wallace Collection; Consignor notes as made especially for Mrs. Wallace

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Chunky Coral and Turquoise Nugget Necklace AND Matching Bracelet, From the C.G. Wallace Collection
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Chunky Coral and Turquoise Nugget Necklace AND Matching Bracelet, From the C.G. Wallace Collection

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    lot of 2, matching necklace and bracelet; necklace length 16 in., weight 50.7 dwt., bracelet length 7.5 in., weight 25.9 dwt. 1928 Originally strung as a three-strand necklace by Leekya Deyuse and was part of the C.G. Wallace collection. The necklace was restrung by Larry Golsh (Pala Mission / Cherokee, b. 1942) into a smaller necklace and bracelet. The necklace is hallmarked with Golsh's famed chevron mark on the findings. Published  Sotheby Park Bernet Inc.  C.G. Wallace Collection of American Indian Art. (1975: lot 626) Provenance: ex C.G. Wallace Collection

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Turquoise Stone, Set On Navajo Sand Cast Silver Cuff Bracelet
    Apr. 10, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Turquoise Stone, Set On Navajo Sand Cast Silver Cuff Bracelet

    Est: $600 - $800

    sand cast silver scrolling floral cuff set with a central carved turquoise nugget; not marked, interior circumference 5.25 in. x gap length 1.5 in., weight 41.9 dwt. second quarter 20th century

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni,1889-1966) Attributed, Silver and Carved Turquoise Knifewing Cuff Bracelet
    Apr. 10, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni,1889-1966) Attributed, Silver and Carved Turquoise Knifewing Cuff Bracelet

    Est: $600 - $800

    silver wire cuff bracelet set with carved turquoise stones in the shape of a knifewing; not marked, interior circumference 5.5 in. x gap length 1.25 in., weight 21.9 dwt. mid-20th century 

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Serpentine Frog Fetish
    Apr. 10, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Serpentine Frog Fetish

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    carved of serpentine in the form of a squatting frog and mounted on an ironwood base; height (including base) 0.75 in. x length (including base) 2 in. x width (including base) 1.75 in. first half 20th century  Provenance: ex Don and Nita Hoel, Hoel's Indian Trading Post, Arizona

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Turquoise Fetish
    Apr. 10, 2020

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Attributed, Carved Turquoise Fetish

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    swaying figure carved of turquoise; height 2.75 in. second quarter 20th century 

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Heishi and Turquoise Nugget Necklace; ex. C.G. Wallace Collection
    Sep. 23, 2017

    Leekya Deyuse (Zuni, 1889-1966) Heishi and Turquoise Nugget Necklace; ex. C.G. Wallace Collection

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    three strands of heishi beads and turquoise nuggets, length 28 in. second quarter 20th century Provenance: Ex. C.G. Wallace Collection; Sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale No. 3806, The C.G. Wallace Collection of American Indian Art, 1975, Lot 438.

    Cowan's Auctions
  • [ Native American ]
    Apr. 04, 2009

    [ Native American ]

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Zuni Shell Bird Fetish by Leekya Deyuse, (1889-1966) Deyuse's carvings are some of the most outstanding ever created at Zuni (Shaff 2003:136-37) and are eagerly sought by collectors. For this bird with raised wing, Deyuse used the soft pink and creamy white of the interior of a conch shell,

    Cowan's Auctions
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