Artist: Effie Calavaza Born 1928
From the Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
Effie Calavaza is from Zuni, New Mexico. She specializes in sand casting and incorporates large stones and snake designs. She began silversmithing in 1956 after learning from her husband, Juan Calavaza who passed away in the early 1970's. She uses both her husband's and her own designs. Her work is stamped EFFIE C. ZUNI in 1/16 Gothic print. This is the family hallmark used by Effie and her three daughters (she shared her spouse's mark, JUAN C. ZUNI, until his death ca. 1970). Over the years, her daughters, Georgiana Yatsattie, Gloria Jean Garcia and Susie Calavaza have assisted Effie in jewelry making. Despite many rumors, Effie is still making jewelry to this day. Effie's work is collected throughout the world.
Listed is one of Effie's fine bracelets made with Sterling Silver (92.5) and set with 5 fabulous nugget Turquoise stones from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. There are 2 handcrafted snakes swirling around the stones. This bracelet is more on the dainty side and would be very comfortable to wear daily. This Zuni bracelet is signed EFFIE C ZUNI.
The dimensions are 1/2" wide and will fit a 7" wrist. This bracelet is slightly adjustableOur jewelry is guaranteed "NATIVE AMERICAN MADE."
