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36" c1960 Effie Calavaza Zuni Snake Silver and turquoise bolo tie. Late 50's-early 60's with the c-31 clip on the back. This is likely the earliest Effie C bolo you will find. Much heavier that later examples. <br><br>Effie C. Calavaza (February 15, 1927 – 2019) was a Native American Zuni jewelry artist.<br><br>Jewelry style<br>Calavaza 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.<br><br>Personal life and death<br>Effie Calavaza was born in 1927 in Zuni, New Mexico as Effie Lankeseon, where she lived her entire life. She married Juan Calavaza (1910–1970), also a jewelry artist, who taught her the art. Until her husband's death in 1970, she signed her own work with her husband's signature, "JUAN C.–ZUNI). Later, she signed her work "EFFIE C.–ZUNI" in 1/16 Gothic print.<br>Calavaza had three daughters—Georgiana Yatsatti, Gloria Jean Garcia, and Susie Calavaza. She continued to smith jewelry as well as supervise the jewelry work of her daughters throughout her life.<br><br>Calavaza died in 2019<br><br>Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
