This is a special donated historical item.        

The Berlin Wall was a barrier separating West Berlin from East Berlin. The fall of Communism in Russia and the Berlin Wall took place during the Reagan Administration. You may recall Ronald Regan's famous speech saying "Mr. Gorbachev tear down that wall." The Berlin Wall did come down and soon the doors of churches (longed closed) were open again and tourists around the world came to Moscow. The year the Berlin Wall came down, Ann Cody went with a group of American tourists went to Russia. There she purchased this egg from a artisan on a street corner in Moscow. This egg was handcrafted by the artisan. Prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall, religion was not allowed in Russia under penalty of imprisonment. This beautiful hand crafted egg is a testament of the power of religious faithful who never stopped praying or believing even when it could cost them their life. This egg was purchased in 1989. This is a rare historical piece from Russia during the first few month of openness in Russia under the rule of Russian President  Mikhail Gorbachev. Apx. 4"L x 3 1/4" W

$50.00