Zuni Artist and Silversmith, Effie C. (Calavaza) has been fashioning her signature 'snake' items for many years. Here is a wonderful watch which she has accented with tips of her sterling snake with turquoise eyes, wound around a beautiful chunk of turquoise and a beautiful chunk of coral. The tips measure 1-1/4" long. The width varies from 7/8" to 5/8". The stamped sterling surrounding the snake just accents her beautiful tips. It is a very solid and effective watch. The band is expandable. The Watch is a SelecTime Quartz with a plain black face and silver numbers. It is very easy to read and does not detract from the beauty of the tips. This watch will receive many compliments and be a joy to wear!

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 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. Effie 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 # W-23

List price $300.00

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