Delvin Leekya, Turquoise Bear with bundle
Delvin Leekya
Zuni Pueblo
Date
2004
Medium Specific
Turquoise, shell, glass, sinue
Classification
Sculpture: Stone
Dimensions
1 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm.)
Accession Number
2021.35.28.175
Credit
Gift of Carol and Don Tallman
Memo / Artist Statement
Delvin's carvings of wolves, bears, badgers, turtles, and eagles are known for their old style and traditional form and look. Delvin often uses Zuni stone or rock for his carvings but also carves from serpentine, shell, picasso marble and Green Snail Shell.
Biography
Delvin Leekya is an established Zuni traditional carver from a family of carvers - the Leekya Deyuse family. He is the grandson of Leekya Deyuse. Delvin and his brothers, Hayes and Freddie, are all well known Zuni carvers.
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Date of Bio
Inscription
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