Future Releases and Works In Progress
“Washakie”
John has been commissioned and is truly honored to sculpt and cast a nine foot bronze of Shoshone Cheif Washakie for the North Summit High School in Northern Utah. To view the work in progress please visit us at the RMEF Hunter and Outdoor Christmas Expo 2023, booth #20831 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, December 7-16th.
"Cryin’ Shame”
“Cryin’ Shame” 21 H x 13 L x 9 W by John Pettis
"Bear Knife”
Here a Blackfoot Indian warrior on horseback has his sacred Bear Knife drawn and ready. This rare knife was just one part of his individually guarded ceremonial medicine bundle. Few of these knife bundles exist today partially due to the brutality of the transferring ritual which consisted of catching this large dagger mid-air.
“Bear Knife” Sculpted by John Pettis in Oil based Clay $3,250
James L. Smith aka Whispering Smith 1838 - 1914
The outlaws, lawman and pioneers who helped forge the American West all shared the same great spirit for bold adventure and new opportunity. Their stories of passion and bravery connect us to that time period on the unsettled frontiers of the now Western United States. Often separated by a mere tin badge and some courage, there seemed to be a thin line between the lawmen and the outlaw’s in the 1800’s. Deputy Sheriff “Whispering Smith” fell deeply into that gray area and dealt swift and final justice wherever he roamed.
Deputy Sheriff “Whispering Smith” by John Pettis in Clay. $3,450
“Old Stompin’ Grounds”
“Old Stompin’ Grounds” by John Pettis $12,500
“Old Stompin’ Grounds” by John Pettis
“Old Stompin’ Grounds”