John Wayne 1

John Wayne 2

"I've always followed my father's 
advice: he told me, first to always 
keep my word and, second, to never 
insult anybody unintentionally. If I 
insult you, you can be goddamn sure 
I intend to. And, third, he told me 
not to go around looking for trouble."

John Wayne 3

These five carved emu eggs feature an man who went beyond movie-star status to become an icon of American Culture.  At the time of his death, Elizabeth Taylor said "He gave the whole world the image of what an American should be." 

Born Marion Michael Morrison, he was given the name John Wayne after the character he played in his first staring movie role.  The nickname "Duke" came from his pet dog, Duke.  

We won't try to give you a bio of the Duke here, but we will share his Oscar winning speech for best actor  for his role as Rooster Cogburn in "True Grit."

"Wow! Ladies and gentlemen, I'm no stranger to this podium. I've come up here and picked up these beautiful golden men before, but always for friends. One night I picked up two: one for Admiral John Ford and one for our beloved Gary Cooper. I was very clever and witty that night--the envy of, even, Bob Hope. But tonight I don't feel very clever, very witty. I feel very grateful, very humble, and I owe thanks to many, many people. I want to thank the members of the Academy. To all you people who are watching on television, thank you for taking such warm interest in our glorious industry. Good night."

Each of these carved emu eggs come with a hand turned wood egg stand and can become a personalized gift with an inscription on the back.

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 for a John Wayne fan, any of these carved eggs would delight them.  Yes, more than one photo can be placed on the egg, contact the artist for further information.

John Wayne #4

John Wayne #5

#137 John Wayne 1  $95.00
#138 John Wayne 2  $120.00
#139 John Wayne 3  $150.00
#187 John Wayne 4  $120.00
#232 John Wayne 5  $120.00