Effie Calavaza is a Native American of the Zuni tribe, and is renowned for her work in silver jewelry. Her classic work includes Turquoise or Turquoise and Coral, and lately includes Opal, and Onyx as well. Her trademark is a snake design in all of her jewelry. She started making jewelry in 1955. Effie is in her 80’s and still working but is teaching daughters and granddaughters the craft. Collectors from all over the world seek her jewelry. She signs all her jewelry Effie C. - Zuni