VINTAGE ZUNI INDIAN WATCHBANDS SILVER SNAKES WINDING AROUND TURQUOISE - EFFIE C.

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VINTAGE ZUNI INDIAN WATCHBANDS SILVER SNAKES WINDING AROUND TURQUOISE - EFFIE C.:
$119.00

Item Description:

This vintage watch band has been beautifully crafted. Each band shows a sandcast silver snake winding around 2 turquoise stones. Each band measures 1 3/8\" long on the curve. And, they measure 1 1/8\" wide at the wider end and 3/4\" wide at the narrower end. The tube for the watch pin to fit through is 5/8\" long. And, the open loop at the back end will fit a band up to 3/4\" wide. The watchbands with the back elastic band weigh 1.6 ounces or 44 grams. This watch band set has a silver patina from age and would polish up beautifully if you wished. They are in great vintage condition.Effie Calavaza, with her hallmark \"EFFIE C - ZUNI\" is perhaps one of the most widely recognized Zuni artists. Her wonderful \"snake\" patterned jewelry is unmistakable, and very sought after by collectors. She specializes in using large gemstones, sand casting Sterling Silver, and creating dazzling snake designs. Effie was born on the Zuni Reservation in 1928 and began making Zuni jewelry in 1955. She was taught by her husband Juan Calavaza.