Zuni Indian Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet by Effie Calavaza.
This Zuni Indian Jewelry Turquoise Silver Bracelet was made by famed Native American jewelry artist Effie Calavaza. This bracelet was finely hand made from shimmering Sterling Silver. This Sterling Silver cuff holds a gorgeous row of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets. The cool blue hues of this Turquoise perfectly compliments the shining Sterling Silver. Turquoise and Silver, the perfect combination. Effie included her trademark Sterling Silver serpent deities to weave about the Turquoise stones. Effie hand stamped this bracelet with traditional southwestern designs. This Turquoise bracelet is 1/2" wide. It'll fit a 5-1/2" to a 7" wrist. Signed by the Zuni Indian jewelry artist Effie C.
Calavaza - Cadillac Jewelry of Zuni. The crafting of Zuni Indian jewelry is an art which demands expertise, patience and exactness. The channel inlay and snake design work of Effie Calavaza is among the best known of all Zuni jewelry. For nearly a half century, Effie has been perfecting her jewelry making technique. Together with her three daughters (Georgiana,Gloria Jean and Susie) and son Randy, Effie creates pieces of jewelry widely acclaimed for its exactness of detail. All of the pieces crafted by the Calavaza family are stamped in the same manner: Effie C. Zuni. This is your assurance that the jewelry you are purchasing has been crafted in an expert fashion, using only the finest materials available. Most of the pieces produced by the Calavaza family - bolos, buckles, watch bracelets, pinky rings - are made using the traditional sand-cast technique.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
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