Ebony Visions Surprise by Thomas Blackshear

Three worshippers praise God in their own unique ways, showing the special relationships that all human beings have to their Heavenly Father. NOTES: Retired December 2004 with a final production quantity of 7,870.

LenoxEbony VisionsThomas BlackshearFirst IssueThe BlessingFigurine New in Box! Limited Edition of 1,500 NumberedFirst Issue! Crafted ofHand-Painted Artist's Resin Accented with Gold Created by Thomas Blackshear Includes Certificate of Authenticity Includes Presentation Box Height: 7 3/4" Diameter: 7" An important theme for Mother’s Day, a new birth, or a family memory.The intimate relationship between mother and child is portrayed in this inspiring piece. Artist Thomas Blackshear has captured the feelings of love and adoration as the mother gazes into the baby’s face. She holds him close to her heart because she knows he is a true blessing from above.The Blessing by Ebony Visionscomes packed with a Certificate of Authenticity which affirms that this piece is an authentic Limited Edition Sculpture. This Limited Edition is Numbered.

NOTES: The Holy Family is the first in a five part series of The Nativity...... All pieces in the Nativity series will be available for purchase through 2012, however the Holy Family figurine will only have the Special Stamp and Certificate during the 2008 production year. All Holy Family figures purchased after the 2008 production year will state Members Edition as in previous years.The following 4 years will include the Angel Figurine with Stable setting in 2009 and The Wise Men in 2010 and 2011. Completeing the series in 2012 will be The Shepherds.

Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions 'Jay Jay & Cluck Figurine #37070. One of 4 figurines in Blackshear Jamboree Parade. Carrying a chicken named Cluck, barefoot Jay Jay is happy just being himself. Thomas Blackshear introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six Ebony Visions designs, The Storyteller, The Protector, The Nurturer, Siblings, Madonna and Tender Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshear has created many new designs to add to the Ebony Visions collection. Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic symbolism. This unique collection of limited edition figurines emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics of the African American culture.