RUSSIAN BLUE Hand Faceted Trade Beads, OLD Start Price USD 90.00 Current Price USD 90.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 End Time Monday, December 22, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'RUSSIAN BLUE Hand Faceted Trade Beads, OLD' Description RUSSIAN BLUE Hand Faceted Trade Beads, OLDOther names:  Russian Blues, trade beads Type of bead:  drawn and faceted Made in:  Europe Found in :  Africa Approximate Age:  late 1800s Overall 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 ;  26 inches.  Gorgeous old "Russian Blue" beads traded in the Americas and Africa.  These old beads were found in Africa.  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.**017962** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. Place a Bid!