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WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT IT: One of Zuni\'s great artists devised this style of inlay and this is a good example of her work, dating to the 1960s. Alice Leekya Homer is famous for this random inlay or freestyle inlay work and she used the most gorgeous natural turquoise in these earrings. The matching pin is available separately and I\'ve included pictures above and it is an excellent match, both have matching turquoise and date to the same period.
The color of the stones in these earrings is brilliant and intense, much more wonderful than the pictures display. The aesthetics are superb, a very pleasing aesthetic. These earrings are rare. I have had many pieces by Alice Leekya Homer done in this style of work but I haven\'t found other earrings. They are not signed though absolutely are made by Alice Leekya Homer; a matching bolo and bracelet which have been sold are signed. I have a matching manta pin which appears in pictures above. These huge brooches were especially appreciated by the Zuni and Navajo people, and were worn by them, especially to ceremonials, on shirts which were laden with jewelry. The huge pieces like the pin were especially valued. The earrings offered here would be perfect with the pin.
BACKGROUND: Alice Leekya Homer is the daughter of the renowned Leekya Deyuse and married Bernard Homer Sr. She became famous herself for pieces like these which have characteristics all her own. The inlay pattern is called Random Inlay by her family and has been referred to as \"freestyle inlay\" but it looks like a floral pattern to me. A poetic friend said she loves to look at it as if looking up to a tree and seeing the foliage. That is how I see these works as well; so calming and gorgeous, always a fulfilling pleasure to see, to hold and to wear.
CONDITION: Excellent vintage, wearable and collectible condition with normal age related wear. Converted to posts from screw backs.
MEASUREMENTS:
• earrings measures 1-3/16\" x 5/8\"
• earrings are unsigned but guaranteed in the attribution to Alice Leekya Homer
• not marked for metal content which is usual for those times, but it\'s sterling silver .925
• weight is 4.78grams and 5grams
SUMMARY: Superb, exquisite flattering earrings, of intense coloration with natural turquoise inlaid in the random inlay style for which Alice Leekya Homer is famous. You can\'t do better than this for a wonderful statement and if you can pick up the matching manta pin, available separately you\'ll have an incredible matching set. So collectible, you\'ll always adore these earrings. I love to wear them and I know you will too.
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