Czech "Elbows" with 19th Century "Russian Blues" Beads / Necklace Dragonfly and folklore tells that sailors

and folklore tells that sailors would carry it for protection at sea to keep them safe and prevent seasickness

Size approx

Original and unrestored

Ethiopian Prayer Bead Necklace

Czech "Elbows" with 19th Century "Russian Blues" Beads / Necklace Dragonfly and folklore tells that sailorsExtremely Rare Czech "Elbows" Circa 1900 Extra Large in Deep Blue Color strung with Fine "Russian Blue" Hand Faceted 19th Century Trade Beads. Beads of this high quality and extreme rarity were of the highest level of African Trade Beads and would have been considered important and greatly valued as a Prestige Bead. Bead size approx: 8mm x 35mm Strand length approx: 31" The necklace is in the original configuration as it was found in Nigeria years