Vintage Sterling & Turquoise Effie Calavaza Zuni Native Handmade Snake Ring - Circa 1980s

Size: 7-US / 54-EU / N-UK

Markings: Effie C Zuni

Weighs: 5.3g

Gorgeous example of the Zuni Native American silversmith, Effie Calavaza. Handcrafted out of authentic sterling silver and real Turquoise stones. The ring has a total of three stones, two of which are inlayed and create the snakes eyes, whilst the other stone is set in hand cut bezel underneath snake design, with Imprinted patterns around the edges. In Native American beliefs, the snake is found in many healing and fertility rituals. It is also connected with lightning, speed, and being able to move undetected. Overall ring is in exceptional condition but will be professionally polished before shipping.