Belt, A Vintage, Buckle, Inlay, Thunderbird, Fishscale Technique, Leekya Homer Attribution, Vintage ‘50s, 581

A THUNDERING THUNDERBIRD

This impossible-to-ignore buckle was crafted by renowned Zuni artist Alice Leekya Homer; she is known for her intricate inlay work which she has displayed within this gorgeous piece. The impressive channel inlay design features a thunderbird crafted from onyx, turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl set in heavy silver. The buckle is paired with a vintage black leather strap to help those bold colors pop. Truly a piece that you will not want to miss out on.

 Alice Leekya Homer (Zuni). Channel inlay, fish scale, free style. Daughter of Leekya Deyuse.

Mark: A L H

• artist: Alice Leekya Homer
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: no markings but attribution from original trader
• materials: sterling silver, onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl, coral, vintage leather strap
• measurements: buckle: 3" x 1 3/4", strap: 30"-32"
• weight: buckle only: 65 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• wear from ethnographic use
• style: Belt-581