Rare Effie Calavasa Zuni Snake Pendant: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Vault Find

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Description Lowest Price Dear U.S. Please rest assured ? Acquired over a decade ago and held in our private collection, this pendant is a masterpiece by the legendary Zuni artisan Effie Calavaza .

As Effie is now in her 90s and rarely produces new work, her original vintage pieces—especially those featuring this level of detail and character—are becoming increasingly difficult to find. 【Design & Symbolism】 The signature snake motif, a legacy passed down from Effie's late husband, represents "Reborn" in Zuni tradition. Here, the silver snake gracefully coils around three vibrant Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones, its "cute" yet piercing eyes serving as the focal point. Despite its bold, statement-making size, the pendant is designed to feel natural and comfortable against the skin. 【Gemstone: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise】 Named after the mountain in Arizona that resembles a sleeping woman, this turquoise is world-renowned for its pure, sky-blue hue and minimal matrix.

It is a "classic" of Native American jewelry history, and high-grade specimens like these are highly prized for their elegance and clarity. 【Details】 Artisan: Effie Calavaza & Family (Zuni) Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925) Gemstone: Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Overall Size: 36mm x 37mm ( Approx. 1.42" x 1.46" ) Excluding bail Stone Size: 11mm x 13mm ( Approx. 0.43" x 0.51" ) Bail Interior: 6mm x 7mm ( Approx. 0.24" x 0.28" ) Silver Thickness: 1.2mm ( 0.05" ) 【Collector's Notes】 Handcrafted Heritage: As an authentic piece of Native American art, minor variations in symmetry and surface texture are signatures of the traditional hand-forged process. Natural Patina: The sterling silver may showcase a rich, dark patina due to its age (10+ years), or it may be polished to a brilliant shine. We believe this oxidation adds to the "vintage soul" of the piece.

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Customers Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. government will end the de minimis rule, which previously allowed duty-free imports under $800. This means that all purchases, even under $800, may now be subject to customs duties. I will cover and pay these customs duties on your behalf. The prices you see already include shipping and customs duties, so there will be no extra cost for you Iconic Effie Calavaza: Large Zuni Snake Pendant Featuring High-Grade Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 【A Rare Vault Discovery】 This is a true collector's gem. Please note we cannot accept returns due to size discrepancies. Shipping Shipping methods are Japan Post, FEEDX, or DHL. For express delivery (FedEx, DHL), delivery takes 1 to 4 days after shipment. Japan Post delivery takes 10 to 20 days . About Importer's Obligation For the United States The seller is responsible for paying customs duties. The buyer is not responsible for paying customs duties. The delivery carrier does not collect customs duties. For outside the United States Import duties, taxes, and fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.