Description
- Rare and Unusual Effie Calavaza sterling silver coiled Snake motif earrings will perfectly match your Effie Ring!.
- Typical Effie signature work …wide flat snake head with turquoise eyes
- Zuni artist Effie Calavaza (1928 – 2019), from Zuni, New Mexico, is famous for her snake designs.
- She learned silversmithing from her husband Juan Calavaza, who was taught by Dan Simplicio.
- Effie began making her own designs in 1956.
- The snake represents rainfall and fertility. Some tribes use the snake as a healing or for swiftness in battle.
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Condition
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Vintage Excellent
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Length of Earrings
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2-1/4″ tall x 3/8″ wide
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Composition
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Sterling Silver, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
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Weight in grams
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6.1
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Artist’s Identity
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Effie Calavaza, Zuni Silversmith |
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Hallmarks
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Unsigned, but undoubtedly hers
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