Dublin Core
Title
Zuni Snake Ring
Object
Ring
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
A silver Zuni ring with turquoise inlay and a snake motif.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
3cm L
Dimension 2
2 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver) Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The ring was cast, hammered, and soldered.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), carved, and polished
Maker
Effie Calavaza
Maker Culture
Zuni
Condition
Good condition- there is a fair amount of tarnish and shows general signs of wear and use.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-026
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Comments Object History
This ring belonged to the donor's husband.
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: This ring has an identical snake motif and stones that object MM485-032 has. Based on this, I believe that this ring was made by the same person that made MM485-032 which was identified to be Effie Calavaza.
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: