Effie C Calvaza Zuni Turquoise Silver Snake Buckle

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Effie C Calavaza Zuni Turquoise Silver Snake Buckle

Classic Zuni turquoise silver buckle made by reknown Zuni artist, Effie Calavaza (Effie C.) Sterling silver, authentic Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The buckle measures 2" tall by 3" wide. Fits a belt up to 1-5/8" wide. Item# 2637

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Authentic Native American handmade turquoise sterling silver buckle, created by well-known Zuni artist, Effie Calavaza (Effie C.) This is the snake design upon which Effie C's reputation and world-wide recognition has been built. Natural hand-cut genuine turquoise stones. And the snakes have tiny turquoise inlaid eyes.

buckle measures 2" tall by 3" wide. Fits a belt up to 1-5/8" wide.

Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked Effie C.

Well known for her distinctive silver snake and turquoise nugget design, Effie Calavaza started working in the mid-1950s. Learning from and working with her husband, Juan Calavaza, Effie has passed her design along to her daughters Georgiana Yatsatti, Gloria Jean Garcia and Susie Calavaza. She and her daughters all sign their work with EFFIE C.—ZUNI. You can read about this fine Zuni artist here: www.ohio.edu/museum/zuni/e_calavaza.html