RUSSIAN BLUE Trade Beads, Stunning Old Beads Start Price USD 220.00 Current Price USD 220.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'RUSSIAN BLUE Trade Beads, Stunning Old Beads' Description RUSSIAN BLUE Trade Beads,  Stunning Old BeadsOther names: Russian Blues, trade beadsType of bead: drawn and facetedMade in: EuropeFound in : AfricaApproximate Age: late 1800sOverall Condition: Good. Some of these beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Damage, Repair: some old pittingStrand length : 30 inches. FABULOUS old "Russian Blue" beads traded in the Americas and Africa. These old beads were found in Africa. Gorgeous big beads. Russian blues-These are old hand-faceted beads...the jeweler held each bead against the grinding wheel several times. These beads were probably made in Bohemia, and carried by the Russian fur trade to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1800s.. They were also traded in Africa. The Matabele of what is now Zimbabwe bought them to offer to "witchdoctors" as a tribute to their great God. by Russian traders. For countless superb examples and more information, see Picard's RUSSIAN BLUES, FACETED AND FANCY BEADS OF THE WEST AFRICAN TRADE**020678** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Place a Bid!