Sarah Leekya — Zuni Silversmith

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# Sarah Leekya — Zuni Silversmith

Sarah Leekya (1932–2017; Zuni) was active since the 1940s, working in channel inlay, mosaic inlay, and carved stone jewelry. She was the daughter of Leekya Deyuse — the celebrated Zuni lapidary master — and the sister of Francis and Robert Leekya. Her work carried forward the Leekya family tradition of carved stone and inlay that her father established as one of the most recognizable lineages in twentieth-century Zuni jewelry.

For the family patriarch, see Leekya Deyuse.

## The Mark

> "Sarah Leekya (1932–2017; Zuni). Active since 1940s. Channel inlay; mosaic inlay; carved stone jewelry. Daughter of Leekya Deyuse. Sister of Francis and Robert Leekya. Mark: S. Leekya" > — Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. (2022), approx. p. ~19056.

Mark: S. Leekya — the initial-and-surname form common to the Leekya family tradition. The surname stamp links her work clearly to the Leekya lineage.

## Family Links

• Daughter of Leekya Deyuse (Zuni) — see Leekya Deyuse
• Sister of Francis Leekya — see Francis Leekya
• Sister of Robert Leekya (Zuni)

## References - Hougart, Bille. Native American and Southwestern Silver Hallmarks, 5th ed. Schiffer Publishing, 2022. Entry approx. p. ~19056.

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