Zuni Sterling Silver
Zuni Snake Pendant - Long
Zuni Snake Pendant with one coral and one turquoise stone plus turquoise stone insets for the snake eyes.
Fixed bail.
Hand crafted by Zuni artist Effie Calavaza.
Stones
| Turquoise and Coral Stones; Turquoise Inlay |
Length (including bail) | 1 3/4" |
Width
(at widest point) | 3/4" |
Chain | 18" Sterling Silver Chain. |
Hallmarks
(stamped on back) | EFFIE C Zuni |
See matching Effie
snake items:
bracelets,
earrings,
money clips
Long Zuni Snake Pendant
$86 plus s/h
Comes with 18" Sterling Silver Chain.
Zuni
artist,Effie Calavaza is from Zuni, New Mexico. She is famous for her snake
designs. Although she learned silversmithing from her husband Juan Calavaza, she
has been making her own designs since 1956. Her pieces are collected throughout
the world.
The symbol of the snake in some Native American tribes
is considered to represent the same properties as lightning or the lightning arrow.
They often have a similar visual form. The snake does not symbolize anything negative
or treacherous. Rather, the snake represents abundant rainfall and fertility.
Other tribes use the snake as a healing image or for swiftness in battle.
We here in Colorado live with snakes - they are part of the landscape and ecosystem. Since our climate is semi-arid, we welcome the abundant rainfall the snake might bring.