Antique Russian Blue Beads carved shell This amulet has some sindoor

Name: Antique Russian Blue Beads carved shell This amulet has some sindoor
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SKU: 81888169383
Price: 168.00 USD
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SKU 81888169383

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Description

This amulet has some sindoor (the scarlet pigment also called vermilion) residue on its surface

a traditional component in Tuareg jewelry

Although there is minor wear to these beads

plum and aqua striping with silver foil on clear glass

but see photos for missing 2 eyes

Antique Russian Blue Beads carved shell This amulet has some sindoorThese transparent cobalt blue beads (Russian Blues) were hand faceted in Czech Republic region in the mid late 1800's and traded in Nigeria. Beads are in good condition overall. 23 inches long, beads average 5 6mm diameter and 5mm long. 2 2 1 2mm hole, 105 beads on this strand. Now scarce!

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