by Norman Hughes
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 Master sculptor and visionary artist Norman A.
Hughes has led the collectible industry with his designs of African American and ethnic
figurines for more than 20 years. Hughes began his career as a child sculpting the red clay of his native Georgia. Throughout his career as one of America’s leading sculptors Hughes has released some of the most treasured designs in the collectible world. Hughes’ creations are instantly recognizable through his unique talent in representing the deep values of love, faith, family, and history that he feels as an African American artist. Committed to creating works that reflect the best in the subjects he portrays Hughes’ works continue to garner critical success and win the hearts of collectors everywhere. |
The Shades of Africa Collection
Each Piece Limited Edition
 
It was a beautiful
Saturday morning, and Helen decided to take a stroll through the park. She
did not often get these opportunities, but today the kids were visiting
their grandparents and her husband was off on a fishing trip. Helen paused for a moment to reflect on all of the good things in her life. She thought about her family, her circle of friends, as well as her career. She felt richly blessed and content. Then she realized that even though she was alone for a few hours, this moment to reflect was an amazing and rare gift. She smiled as she experienced this Reflective Moment. Reflective Moment |
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She was so overjoyed with being in Ghana for the first time. After all the planning with girlfriends about this getaway trip, they had arrived at last. She reflected on the sights and sounds of the city, the people, the language and the music that fascinated her so much. As the African rhythms flowed out from the ballroom, she gazed at the moon and began to sway with the beat in her brand new African dress...
Moon Dancer |
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Return of Mozambique |
 Shalique was shopping in the bazaar for her wedding when she heard that her
lover, Mozambique, had been captured by traders. She rushed to the shore - the last place
he had been seen. Shalique could find no trace of him or the ship that had carried him
away.Each day Shalique would return to the shore and wait for Mozambique. The days turned into months and her sadness turned into determination, but he never returned. Waiting for Mozambique #60805 - 9" Tall $75.00 Order
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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. 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.“ On the evening of the fund raiser, she was greeted by a sea of pink umbrellas. She knew then that her efforts had been greatly rewarded. Pink Umbrella |
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. Was she real? Or was she simply a vision? He will never know... However, that beautiful vision in red will stay with him always. Vision in Red
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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. 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. Offerings #60802 - 12" $75.00 Order |
 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. 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.
Angel of Justice#60803 - 14" $75.00 Order |
 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. 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. On the day of the shoot, Burkina came out of her trailer to the cheering villagers who knew her reputation. Overcome with emotion and filled with joy, she had come full circle and made it home. Homecoming #60804 - 12" Tall $75.00 Order |
 Shirika lives with her father in the city of Timbuktu. Her love is
Muka, who raises cattle, but does not have a large enough herd to have a wife.Muka always
told Shirika that when his herd was large enough, he would ask her father for her hand in
marriage. He also told her that when that day came, he would send her a single red rose as
a sign.That night, as she walked in the garden beneath the stars, she found a single rose sitting on her favorite bench. Shirika picked up the rose and held it close to her. She was lost in her thoughts, and the fragrance of the rose made her feel as if she were the brightest star of Mali. Star of Mali |
 Cassandra strikes a pose at the museum next
to a Tyi Wara - a stylized antelope mark from the Dogan tribe of Mali that
represents a mythical being who taught man how to cultivate the soil.
The statue is a fitting choice, considering Cassandra's beauty, and the fact that she is at a celebration and awards show at the museum. She is going to accept an award of her work in agriculture and soil conservation from the state of Georgia. Cultivating Moments
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 The Nubian village of Tutholo has a long tradition of producing the finest lyre
players in the region. This tradition goes back thousands of years. Many young boys in the
village want to become musicians, but only those with exceptional interest and talent are
selected.Girls may also play the lyre, but in traditional ceremonies only boys and men are permitted to play the sacred songs. Today one of the elders begins to teach Nalu his first lesson. It is hoped that Nalu will follow in his father’s footsteps and one day lead in the ceremonies and bring great respect to the village.
Traditions
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 After a perfect evening of dinner and
dancing, Kevin and Rosalynn walked out on the balcony of the ballroom for a breath of
fresh air. The city lights sparkled in the distance - like diamonds on black velvet. With
soft music coming from the ballroom, Kevin turned to Rosalynn and opened a small box
containing a beautiful diamond ring. He slipped the ring on her finger and in a soft
whisper, he asked, "Will you marry me?" Rosalynn turned her head toward him and
with a soft kiss, answered, "Yes." They stood transfixed in the moment, watching
the city lights. Engaging Evenings #60809 - 12" Tall $120.00 Order |
 Rosalind reflects on her days in Georgia when
she was an awkward, pig-tailed girl who was being picked on by her
schoolmates. As they always say tough times make you stronger. Rosalind has
struggled through her tough times, and is now a successful physician.
Tonight, she is wearing the Black Pearl necklace and earrings that her grandma gave her. Grandma told her years ago, ”One day these will be yours, and as beautiful and rare as they are; your beauty will exceed them.” As Rosalind reminisces, she senses radiance emanating from within, the same exquisite beauty that her grandma emanated, wearing the same Black Pearls on the night of her graduation. Black Pearl |
 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. 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.
The New Prince |
 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. 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. Woman and Child #60801 - 12" $75.00 Order
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