1960s Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Size 10 Zuni Snake Ring by Effie Calavaza

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Effie Calavaza's original men's size 10 snake ring features a striking combination of turquoise and silver. Crafted with intricate detailing, … Read more Effie Calavaza's original men's size 10 snake ring features a striking combination of turquoise and silver. Crafted with intricate detailing, the snake wraps around the turquoise. The vibrant turquoise stone adds a pop of color, enhancing the ring’s bold and unique design. Perfect for those who appreciate statement jewelry with mystic symbolism and Southwestern style.

Hallmarks: "EFFIE C ZUNI" for Effie Calavaza in Zuni, New Mexico

Effie C. Calavaza (February 15, 1927 – 2019) was a Native American Zuni jewelry artist who started silversmithing in 1956 and learned the art from her husband, Juan. Her signature style depicts snakes winding around large gemstones—most commonly turquoise, coral, and onyx—set in sand-cast silver pieces, including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, and belt buckles.

Snakes are an important symbol in Zuni healing and fertility rituals. Experts in Native American art consider her an influential, prolific, and classic Zuni jewelry artist, and her work is carried in jewelry galleries around the world

Dimensions: Length: 30mm x Width: 20mm

United States, 1960 See less