RUSSIAN BLUES trade beads OLD MAGNIFICENT Start Price USD 225.00 Current Price USD 225.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 18, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'RUSSIAN BLUES trade beads OLD MAGNIFICENT' Description RUSSIAN BLUES   trade beads OLD   MAGNIFICENTOther names:  Russian Blues, trade beads Type of bead:  drawn and faceted Made in:  Europe Found in :  Africa Approximate Age:  late 1800s Overall Condition:  Fair.  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 chips Strand length: 30  inchesGorgeous old "Russian Blue" beads traded in the Americas and Africa.  This strand was found in Africa.  Fantastic 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.**011475** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Place a Bid!