Bracelet attributed to John Gordon Leak and Austin Wilson
Bracelet attributed to John Gordon Leak and Austin Wilson
knifewing design
John Gordon Leak (Leakity) probably did the mosaic inlay and Austin Wilson did the silverwork (his hallmark is on the bracelet)
2 7/16” diameter x 2” from the center of the back to the gap opening. The opening is 7/8” wide.
excellent condition
circa 1930s-1950
ex: Private Collection
$1450.
(MC2665)
John Gordon Leak (also known as Leakity) and Austin Wilson were known to collaborate at Zuni on jewelry. Wilson was Navajo but he lived near Zuni. The attribution to Wilson was made based on a hallmark on the jewelry, which is rarely found on this style of jewelry.
Both Leak and Wilson have long been recognized as master jewelers at Zuni. This bracelet has been in a private collection for a long time and is only just now being offered for sale.
