Unity of Purpose / Willard Stone

Gallery Label

The sculpture symbolizes a dream of religious harmony for all Christians. The three vertical layers of praying hands, culminating in a cross, represent the Christian trinity, or light of the world.

From the exhibition: Willard Stone: Following the Grain, 2016.
Willard Stone, artist.

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Art Item Information

©Gilcrease Museum

Title(s):

Unity of Purpose

Culture:

Native American; Cherokee descent

Date:

mid-20th century

Materials/Techniques:

walnut wood

Classification:

Object Type:

Accession No:

11.78

Previous Number(s):

1127.78; 33698

Department:

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 29 5/8in. (75.2cm)
Width: 8 1/4in. (21.0cm)
Depth: 8 1/4in. (21.0cm)

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book, Cross, crucifixes, hands, men, people, sculptures, unity, walnut, women, wood

Cite this Page

Stone, Willard. Unity of Purpose. 11.78. mid-20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/1178 (10/05/2018).

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