Bernice Leekya — Zuni Silversmith Hallmark
Zuni · documented in the T.Skies hallmark library
The marks
One mark is documented for Bernice Leekya: Bernice Leekya (etched script); RLB (shared with husband Robert Leekya).
Bernice Leekya (Zuni). Fashion nugget-style jewelry; channel inlay; silver, gold. She shared the RLB stamp with her husband Robert Leekya. Her mother is Doris Ondelacy. Marks: Bernice Leekya (etched script); RLB (the larger L extends below the B)
About this mark
Bernice Leekya is documented as a Zuni silversmith in the T.Skies hallmark reference library.
Additional biographical details are not yet confirmed for this entry.
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References
- T.Skies Native American Hallmarks Library — documented from the T.Skies gallery collection.
- Hougart. Native American & Southwestern Silver Hallmarks (2022)
- Schiffer, Nancy N. Turquoise Jewelry. Revised 4th ed. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2008. Cited by printed page. Statements describe conditions as of 2008.
- Bassman, Theda, and Michael Bassman. Zuni Jewelry. Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition. Photographs by Gene Balzer. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 2006 (first published 1992). Cited by printed page. Statements describe conditions as of 2006.
From the Library: Schiffer, Turquoise Jewelry (2008)
2008 primary source. Anything described as current here describes 2008, not today.
Schiffer (2008, p. 8) illustrated a Kingman turquoise man's set whose watchband, bolo tie and buckle were made by Bernice and Robert Leekya of Zuni. [1]
Schiffer (2008, p. 38) illustrated a nugget bracelet by Robert and Bernice Leekya. [1]
From the Library: Bassman and Bassman, Zuni Jewelry (2006)
2006 primary source. Anything described as current here describes 2006, not today.
Bassman and Bassman (2006, p. 39) pictured 14-karat gold watch tips made in 1998, among them a pair set with turquoise nuggets made by Robert and Bernice Leekya. [2]
Bassman and Bassman (2006) pictured a belt buckle made in 1998 by Robert and Bernice Leekya:
“Turquoise and branch coral made by Robert and Bernice Leekya.”
— Bassman and Bassman (2006), p. 64 [2]
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