Joy Angel side The dates inscribed—1619 and 1865—mark

The dates inscribed—1619 and 1865—mark the devastating bookends of American slavery: from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia to the ratification of the 13th Amendment

He rediscovered the Word of God

25 inches (Height) x 7

An open edition work of art by Katherine Roundtree that depicts an African American couple enjoying a moment alone and each other's company

as she prays by the river asking her ancestors to aid the people of her village in their flight from raiding slavers

Joy Angel side The dates inscribed—1619 and 1865—markAn African American angelic figurine that depicts a Black female angel in a flowing white robe with a purple sash that reads "Joy". She stands with her hands outstretch representing the virtue of "Friendship". This high quality resin figurine measures 8. 5 inches tall and is a member of our Blessings Unto You Figurine Collection. The sentiments at the bottom of the figurine come from biblical scripture and reads: "Shout with joy to God, all the