Virtual ExhibitsTitle:
RIFLE
Artist:
Clarke, John L.
Medium:
Wood
Date:
1964
Object ID:
1997.70.01
Description:
"John does what he pleases, when he pleases. Right now he has abandoned sculpturing for a while to build a boat for fishing on Two Medicine Lake." Mamie Clarke
Clarke's work reveals his love of hunting and fishing - and his playful sense of humor. Whether he was hunting elk, climbing over fallen trees, or catching a friend's hat instead of a fish, John shared plenty of good stories.
Clarke's passions for art and hunting come together in this intricately carved rifle. He was an active outdoorsman until his death in 1970.
Clarke's work reveals his love of hunting and fishing - and his playful sense of humor. Whether he was hunting elk, climbing over fallen trees, or catching a friend's hat instead of a fish, John shared plenty of good stories.
Clarke's passions for art and hunting come together in this intricately carved rifle. He was an active outdoorsman until his death in 1970.
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Rifle, Mauser action, 1997.70.01
1997.70.01
1997.70.01 detail
1997.70.01 detail
1997.70.01 detail
Rifle, Mauser action, 1997.70.01
1997.70.01
1997.70.01 detail
1997.70.01 detail
1997.70.01 detail
