Here is a beautiful creation by Effie Calavaza. Her jewelry always incorporates a snake wrapped around some stones. The snake has turquoise eyes. This pendant is 1-3/4" long  including the 1/2" bail. The pendant itself is 1-1/4" long by 1/2" at its widest. It is stamped EFFIE C ZUNI on the back. It has two chunks of  Sleeping Beauty Mine blue turquoise for the snake to wriggle around. Everyone should have at least one Effie C piece in their jewelry collection!

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.

Retail Cost is $125.00.

Item # is P-794