Russells For Men

Randall Reading, well known for his wildlife carvings, has produced a fitting representation of an old bull elephant. I can imagine this massive old male, forced out of the heard and guarded by a pair of askari (younger bulls). The magnificent old bull trumpets a challenge with his ears fanned to tell the world he is serious.

Bighorn sheep played an important part in early native American lives, which is evident from the many representations in ancient rock art. The bighorn is represented more often than any other animal.

John Blank was selected to create "Legends of the Forest", a collection of North America's big bucks. This moose is one piece of that collection.

While piranha are said to be easily domesticated for home or office fish tanks, I'll take mine dried, Thank You! Besides, it is illegal to own the live version in much of the United States.

These two raging bull figurines will hold your books in position and make a statement at the same time.

This bronze bull holds your pen conveniently at your finger tips and makes a statement at the same time.

It makes a perfect candy or nut dish, but use it to hold anything you like.

If your interest is Western, Outdoor, Southwest or Hunting, this will probably fit very well in your home or office.

Display one or both as your mood dictates. These really attractive pieces make great bookends or display as sculptures,

These bookends will not tell anyone that you are a bull or a bear where the market is concerned.

The trumpeting elephant is usually thought to be an expression of aggression or fear. But they trumpet for a variety of reasons, including greeting returning members of the herd.

Popeyed Birdstones from the Hopewell period were usually made of granitic or diorite porphyry. These birdstones are considered to be among the finest work done in stone by prehistoric craftsmen.

If you were a boy on a farm late in the Great Depression you might have been lucky to have bobwhite quail rank fourth on the dinner table after chicken, guinea hen and goose. If you were really poor then quail probably ranked right after chicken.

In the United States, the powerful and sturdy Red-tailed Hawk is a popular bird in falconry. It is an easy bird to keep and use in the field, re-adapting successfully to the wild when the hunting season is over. Most falconers release their wild-caught raptors back into the wild once they are of breeding age, which likely has a positive effect on the species.

Frederick Remington lived with the cowboys in the late 1800s. He and Charles Russell knew the West in ways that today's great western artists never can. Can you imagine the cost of an original?

Dreaming of better days, when the bull is in control?

The Samurai warrior was an expert in hand-to-hand combat, fighting mounted on a horse or on foot. The armor and the swords are today the most interesting and rare components of the Samurai era.

In "Beauty & The Beast" two adult lions, a male and a female, stride side by side across the plain. Lions live in a precarious balance; the basic social structure is the pride which can have as many as three adult males. The males help protect the females from attack and from competitors who attempt to steal their food.

Burl Jones is a very famous sculptor. His work of outdoor subjects is in fine homes and offices all over America. Russell's For Men has offered two previous works, a beautiful pair of pheasants and an outstanding pair of grouse.

I have only seen one of these. It was in the swamps of Southeast Arkansas in 1942 or 1943. I was 9 or 10 years old and spent a tremendous amount of time out in the swamps and on the bayous; spring, summer and fall. I

When Don Goin, a Southwest Missouri native and an oil painter for 40 years, decided to create in bronze, he did not do it half-heartedly. Creating in bronze had long been a dream and at the age of 50 he decided to make that dream a reality.

First introduced to North America for hunting, the flashy ring-necked pheasant is one of the most widely distributed and popular game birds amongst sportsmen.

What more can be said about the "King of the Beasts"? This wonderfully attractive piece captures the look of royalty and domination of the lions realm.

The large-mouth bass is one of the most prized trophy fish in the United States. Bill Marshall has done a remarkable job of depicting this trophy sized bass as it violently strikes the lure.

"Letters from Home" was inspired by the soldiers who are currently serving this country in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the families who anxiously wait for their safe return.

I have always been too much of a hawk to agree with Ben Franklin's wish to make the Wild Turkey the national bird of the United States. Though I am too aggressive to want it to represent my country, I have to admit that it is one of the most beautiful birds in the world.

Danny Edward's representation of a World Class whitetail buck captures his dominant demeanor. He is proud and unafraid, especially when posturing for does and other bucks during the fall breeding period.

Dennis Eckersley is one of three relievers currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He enjoyed overwhelming success as both a starter and a closer and was the first pitcher in Major League history to have both a 20 win season and a 50 save season in his career.