19th Century "Russian Blues" Faceted Tube Beads / Necklace Baule sculpture Intricate patterns

Intricate patterns

Made in Ethiopia

sometimes referred to as Deganawida

but can sometimes make life difficult when looking to purchase a gift

12mm x 3-4mm saucer shaped discs

19th Century "Russian Blues" Faceted Tube Beads / Necklace Baule sculpture Intricate patterns19th Century "Russian Blues" Faceted Tubes Fine 19th century Bohemian hand drawn, hand faceted " Russian Blues" used as high level Trade Currency in Nigeria and Cameroon. Their nickname "Russian Blues" came into existence as they were brought into the Alaskan bead trade by Russian fur traders to the west coast of the United States and Canada during the 19th Century. These exquisitely colored and faceted beads also entered the African Trade, mainly