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Shades of Africa
Collection
by Norman A. Hughes
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Norman A. Hughes,
world-renowned sculptor and visionary artist
has led the collectible industry
with his designs of African American and ethnic
figurines
for more than 20 years.
As a young boy, Hughes created his first piece of
sculpture out of red Georgia clay.
Throughout his career as one of America's
leading sculptures,
Hughes has released some of
those treasured designs in the collectible
world.
Hughes' designs are instantly recognizable
through his talent
in representing the deep values of love, faith,
family and
history that he feels as an African-American
artist.
The Shades of Africa Collection by Norman A.
Hughes
The Shades of Africa
figurines
are quite popular among collectors.
Most are still in their premier edition,
however the two most popular pieces are
now in their second edition.
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Mussa, the first son of
the king, is born and the king rejoices.
Everyone in the village has heard of the birth,
and there is an air of excitement.
The elders of the village convene and decide
that the new prince should be unveiled to his
people with the full moon.
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Price: $74.95
Once the moon has risen, the village elders lead
the way
to the prince's coronation.
When the procession reaches the sacred place on
top of the mountain,
they see the king on his throne, holding his
child.
The villagers, wearing their finest robes,
gather below and watch as the king slowly
rises
and presents the new prince.
Approx. 12.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
The New Prince
#60800
Premier Edition of 3000
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Omie has been married for
three years, yet has borne no children.
Her confidence and status as a contributing
member of the village wanes.
Although her husband never complains, she feels
she is less than a complete woman.
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Price: $49.95
During the dry season, three and a half years
after her wedding,
Omie is with child!
She stays close to home until her child is
born.
After the summer heat has passed, Omie decides
to go to the market,
but instead of carrying her new baby on her
back, she ties a sash about her waist,
carrying her daughter in her arms.
She is so proud for today she is a mother with
a strong daughter.
Approx. 12.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Woman and Child
#60801
Premier Edition of 3000
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Elise is a midwife, a
nurse, and health inspector in her village.
She was trained in America and went back to
Ghana
to help in her village.
She grows many of the herbs that she uses to
heal,
and grows much of her own food.
She is a wise woman with a beautiful face and a
gentle countenance.
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Price: $74.95
Elise loves life and her village.
All who meet her find comfort and joy in her
spirit.
After Elise harvests her crops, she always gives
thanks to God,
and offers Him the very best of all that she has
harvested.
Approx. 12.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Offerings
#60802
Premier Edition of 3000
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Akin is the Angel of
Justice, sent to earth on God's behalf
to help support and defend
all of those
who experience injustice
and are harmed by wrongs.
It is not up to Akin to stop the pain inflicted
upon us,
that is for a higher power.
Instead Akin brings comfort.
He helps us overcome and
move forward with our lives.
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Price: $74.95
Akin is the gentle voice in your ear telling you
everything
will be alright and Akin is the lightness
in your heart,
easing a heavy burden.
If you are in distress, close your eyes
and open your heart: Akin stands beside you.
Approx. 14.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Angel of Justice
#60803
Premier Edition of 3000
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Burkina's father emigrated
to New York City in 1986
from Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta.
He left his family in Africa
and worked as a cab driver
to save enough money
to bring them to America.
When his daughter, Burkina, arrived in New York,
her eyes grew wide with wonder.
When his daughter, Burkina, arrived in New York,
her eyes grew wide with wonder.
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Price: $74.95
She grew into a beautiful young woman
and was
discovered by a modeling scout
on her 18th birthday,
and her career prospered.
One day she received a call from her agent
regarding a shoot in Burkina Faso, Africa.
Her entire family celebrated this news.
Approx. 12.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Homecoming
#60804
Second Edition of 3000
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She moved quietly through the crowded ballroom.
Her skin is the color of brown sugar and caramel
with a touch of cinnamon.
Oh, lady in red, Mother Nature never made
anything finer!
Her beauty and grace surpasses that of
the Queen of Sheba.
He turns to greet a friend,
and in a moment she is gone.
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Price: $74.95
Approx. 11.5" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Vision in Red
#60811
Premier Edition of 5000
Was she real?
Or was she simply a vision? He will never know... However, that beautiful vision in red will stay with him always.
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Beverly is a busy professional,
a mom, and the host
of a popular radio
show that airs every
Sunday evening.
Breast Cancer Awareness and prevention has been
a personal crusade of
Beverly ever since
her mom was diagnosed with
breast cancer
several years ago.
This year, she has been selected
as the host of
the annual
breast cancer gala and fund raiser.
For the last
few months,
Beverly has been urging all of her
women listeners to have their
annual exams and mammograms
on air as well as through
her monthly newsletters.
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Approx. 12.0" high
Shades of Africa
by Norman A. Hughes
Pink Umbrella
#60813
Premier Edition of 5000
With all of the preparations and excitement
surrounding the gala,
she wondered how she could tell if she
had been successful in her effort to
reach her listeners and readers.
She thought about the pink umbrella that her mother
used to carry everywhere she went,
and she smiled.
She thought to herself, “I’ll ask all of my listeners who
have had their yearly exams to show their support.“
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