Zuni Turquoise Coral Vintage Snake Buckle by Effie Calavaza 0021

Zuni Turquoise Coral Vintage Snake Buckle This Zuni Turquoise Coral Vintage Snake Buckle is not only authentic Indian jewelry but it’s a highly collectible treasure from Effie Calavaza. Circa 1970’s, this was made by Effie using natural, Kingman nuggets, Coral and her signature snakes (which are copyrighted!). A hammered Silver border finishes the design. It’s 3″ by 2″ with a 1-1/2″ belt keeper. It’s hallmarked and we cleaned up the metal and made sure the stones were secure. Don’t just wear ordinary…. with this Zuni Turquoise Coral Vintage Snake Buckle, you’ll be wearing a piece of Native American history! Effie (1928- ) is from Zuni, NM & started making jewelry with her husband, Juan in the 1950’s. She is referenced in Schaaf’s “American Indian Jewelry I & II”, Wright’s “Hallmarks of the Southwest”, Bells “ZUNI: The Art & The People Vol II” & Bassman’s “Zuni Jewelry” just to name a few!