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Title
Zuni Snake Buckle
Object
Buckle
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
A silver Zuni buckle with turquoise stone inlay and a snake motif made of silver.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
8.5 cm L
Dimension 2
6 cm W
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver, Stone (turquoise)
Construction
The buckle was cast, hammered, soldered, and stamped.
Decoration
Inlay (turquoise), Carved, Polished
Maker
Effie Calavaza
Maker Culture
Zuni
Condition
The buckle is in very good condition with only a few minor issues. There is general signs of wear and use, along with minor tarnishing and one stone making the snake's eye is missing.
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-033
Set With
MM485-027, MM485-033
State
New Mexico
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Amber Reider
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: "Zuni" and "Effie C" are stamped on the back of the buckle. This appears to be the marking of the maker, as well as the culture of the item.
Cataloging: Consulted References
https://www.nativeamericanjewelry.com/pr/artist/effie-calavaza
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: