EFFIE CALAVAZA Zuni BELT BUCKLE Sterling Silver, 7 Kingman Turquoise, 2 Snakes

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EFFIE CALAVAZA Zuni BELT BUCKLE Sterling Silver, 7 Kingman Turquoise, 2 Snakes:
$299.00

Effie Calavaza Zuni Sterling Silver Buckle

2 Snakes (with2 Turquoise Eyes in each)

7TurquoiseCabochons

Kingman Turquoise

BuckleDimensions

3.27\" X 2.2\" (will accept a belt of up to 1.5\")

Buckle weight 76.4 grams = 2.64 Troy ounces

( Allmeasurement are approximate)

The\"Effie\" Buckle

This wonderfulBuckle was made by the famous Effie Calavaza (b. 1928) who started producing jewelry in the 1950\'s and is perhaps the most famous living Zuni Artist. At 88, she is also one of the oldest active Zuni artists...Her work is featured inmany high end galleries and collections. It can also befound in all the major Native Jewelry catalogs and reference books. A few are listed below.This is stamped with her correct hallmark \"EFFIE C. ZUNI\" on the Buckle and is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and authentic. I have found no defects like cracked or loose stones, noticeable scratches, etc.The Buckle hardware is fine. I believe you will be pleased!

Effie makes jewelry that featuressnakes wrapped aroundTurquoise and Coral cabochons. If this was Navajo, it would be very rare to find a snake depicted in any art. The Zuni, like the Hopi, have a tradition of \"dry farming\" corn, squash, and beans. The snakes eat the rodents they in turn would eat the crops...so the snakes are very good! ThisBuckle was individually cast from Sterling Silver by Effie. This is a much more laborious processof fabricating than by making jewelry from \"stock\" parts of silver like sheet or wire. Over the years, a number of people have tried to copy her design and she has beat them in the courts. This is allhand-cast and made by Effie Calavazaand is the real deal!

This amazing Buckle isfull of character and will beimmediatelyrecognized by many people. This is one of her \"older\" pieces, as can be seen by the stamp work pattern. It must have been put away for many years because it has almost no tarnish or wear. Mostcollectors find the early Effie Buckles Bolos and Buckles moredesirablethan the new ones. This is a rarecombinationof old and and yet looks \"shiny\".People who know will compliment you and your taste in Zuni Jewelry.

Thanks!

Shipping anywhere in the USA is included, insurance is also included, of course...

RecommendedReference Books - Thisartist isreferenced if there is a page # shown below

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I\" - Gregory Schaaf - page 102

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L\" - Gregory Schaaf- pages 127

\"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST\"- Barton Wright - page 42-43

\"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER\" -Billie Hougart - page79

\"ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Theda and Michael Bassman - page 37

**\"ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLEVOLUMES 1-3\"- Barbara& Ed Bell- Volume 2-page 22

Inventory reference Buckle ECT