Effie Zuni Jewelry Effie Calavaza — Zuni Jewelry Artist
Effie Calavaza (1927–2019) was a renowned Native American silversmith from Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, celebrated for her distinctive sterling silver jewelry featuring intricate snake designs surrounding natural turquoise and coral gemstones. She began silversmithing in 1956, learning the craft from her husband, Juan Calavaza. Her signature sandcast silverwork became highly collectible and earned international recognition. Her daughters, Georgiana Yatsattie, Gloria Jean Garcia, and Susie Calavaza, continue the family's jewelry-making tradition, preserving her artistic legacy.
