Product Description
Authentic Effie Calavaza Zuni Earrings.
These are Medium dangle earrings of two pieces of black onyx in Sterling Silver with a Snake entwined around the black onyx with Black Onyx Eyes.
The earrings have a total dangle of 1-1/2" (including the 1/2" sterling silver French Ear Wires).
Weight 10 Grams
Effie has stamped her signature hallmark of "Effie C. - ZUNI" on the backs of these beautiful earrings.
Effie is the Only Native Artisan to Secure a Federal Copyright on Her Design.
Effie Calavaza Born 1928 in the Pueblo of Zuni New Mexico
Married to Juan Calavaza Starting Her Passion of Being A Silversmith in 1956
Secured Federal Copyright Approx. 1970 Shortly after her Husband Juan Passed
Effie Started signing her Work Effie C. Zuni
Effie Calavaza Passe on August 2019 Age her Daughter Gloria Continues her Mother's Tradition
You Will Receive A Pictured Certificate with All Effie Calavaza Jewelry Sold.
