Zuni Artist, Effie C. (Calavaza) has fashioned a beautiful signature snake pendant from turquoise, coral and sterling silver. The sterling silver snake has coral eyes and is wrapped around a piece of turquoise and a piece of coral. The pendant measures approximately 1-1/2" long with a 3/16 " loop for your chain or cord and is 5/8" wide at its widest. Effie has stamped "EFFIE C. - ZUNI" in the back of this darling pendant. This is a piece to treasure!

EFFIE CALAVAZA: Effie Calavaza, a Zuni jewelry artist from the Zuni Pueblo in 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 copy cats from importing fake pieces of her work. Her work is in high demand world wide. She specializes in using large gemstones (often turquoise and coral), sand casting Sterling Silver, and creating dazzling serpent (snake) deity designs with their eyes inlaid with matching gemstones. She began silversmithing in 1956 after learning from her husband, Juan Calavaza. She is still creating incredible pieces of Sterling Silver jewelry. 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 beautiful, unique and distinctive jewelry.

Item # P-464

List price $85.00.

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