BTW Jason. Thank you for doing so much to keep the family going during Robert’s later years. We both know how tough the market has become, and how tough its been for Native families to preserve an income with so much downward pressure on pricing from Asian copies, and unscrupulous vendors.
Looked at what genuine Leekya jewelry is selling for these days, and was shocked. The prices are literally the same at retail as they were in the 70’s. Unbelievable. I can’t believe anything is still out there floating around at these prices. It’s a damned shame.
ETA: Case in point with regard to copies (although not with Leekya’s initials). This lookalike bracelet copied virtually every element of the work Leekya was most famous for - bezel cut with pinking shears, carved stones, borders cut with curved stamps and triangle files, Leekya’s characteristic fans at the ends): Need help ID this makers mark