Zuni Indian Pendant Effie C. Snake Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Jewelry

This is a MAGNIFICENT piece by renowned Zuni Silversmith, Effie C. (Calavaza). The Pendant is 1-7/8" long ( including the 3/8" loop for your favorite chain) by 1-1/2" at its widest--almost round--not quite. She has incorporated two large Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chunks  and one gorgeous piece of natural coralwith her usual coiled snake with CORAL eyes all set in beautifully crafted Sterling Silver. This is a THING OF BEAUTY. It will be a HIGHLY PRIZED piece in your jewelry collection. It is hard to find such an outstanding Effie C. pendant.

EFFIE CALAVAZA Effie Calavaza, a Zuni artist from New Mexico, is one of the most collected and most beloved Native American artists. But, she is also one of the bravest. Effie went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States of America to obtain full copyright of her art work to stop those from importing fake pieces of her work. She specializes in sand casting and incorporates large stones with her snake designs. She began silver smithing in 1956 after learning from her husband, Juan Calavaza. Her work is stamped EFFIE C. ZUNI which is the family hallmark used by Effie and her daughters. Despite many rumors, Effie is still making jewelry and her work is in demand world wide.

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Item # P-1166

List Price $ 275.00