This carved emu egg features Hezzi Revels, grandfather of the person commissioning the art work.   Chief of a Lumbee Indian tribe (Robeson county area of NC.), he reportedly "didn't smoke a peace pipe but enjoyed a good cigar on occasion." 

The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi and reside largely in Robeson, Hoke and Scotland counties, NC.  The Lumbee have been recognized by North Carolina since 1885.  The U. S. Congress recognized the Lumbee as Indian in 1956, but denies the tribe full status as a federally recognized Indian tribe.

The "war bonnet" is said to have started with the Sioux or Crow tribes of the North American Plains, and from there spread to other tribes.   Traditionally worn only by the bravest warriors, the bonnet is said to be symbolic of the sun's spreading rays.  

Portraits of family members (even ancestors!) make unique gifts for that person who "has everything" and are destined to become family heirlooms.

This type carved egg comes with it's own hand turned egg stand and can become an even more personalized gift with an inscription on the back.  

Happy Mother's Day 2001, Happy Father's Day 2001, Merry Christmas 2000, Happy Valentines Day 2001, Born April 9, 1999, When Timmy was six, Happy Anniversary, Happy Easter, Happy Fourth of July, Congradulations to the Groom, Best Wishes to the Bride

Because of the variations of color and texture inherent in the emu egg itself, each carved egg will be unique and make a distinctive addition to any decor or collection.  If you are looking for a "different" housewarming gift, birthday present or other special occasion gift, look no further than your own photo album and the work of Gary Gunn.

For more information on putting your family member on an egg, contact the artist.

#111 Chief Revels   $95.00