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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Watchband - Effie Calavaza

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 USD
Zuni Sterling Turquoise Watchband - Effie Calavaza
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Zuni Sterling Turquoise Watchband - Effie Calavaza (1928-present), measures 5 5/8''L x 1''W, features 4 scalloped bezel set turquoise cabochons with the largest measuring .5'' x 3/8'', both tips are signed Effie C. Zuni, 41.34g in total wt. Artist Bio: Well known for her distinctive silver snake and turquoise nugget design, Effie Calavaza started working in the mid-1950s. Learning from and working with her husband, Juan Calavaza, Effie has passed her design along to her daughters Georgiana Yatsatti, Gloria Jean Garcia and Susie Calavaza. At first, Effie and her husband signed their work together with JUAN C.-ZUNI . Later, she and her daughters all signed their work with EFFIE C.-ZUNI.