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Joe Halko (1940-2009), painted bronze, Courtship -Wild Turkeys, #5/18, purchased at 1981 CMR Auction

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Joe Halko (1940-2009), painted bronze, Courtship -Wild Turkeys, #5/18, purchased at 1981 CMR Auction
Joe Halko (1940-2009), painted bronze, Courtship -Wild Turkeys, #5/18, purchased at 1981 CMR Auction, 14"h.
Halko was born in Great Falls, Montana, eventually lived in Choteau. Studied art and graduated with a degree in chemistry and biology from the College of Great Falls. Also studied art through correspondence courses at Art Instruction Inc. Halko worked for the Great Falls Sporting Goods Store as a taxidermist. In that profession, Halko learned correct anatomical proportions which he transferred to his paintings and sculptures. He has shown in several Art Shows including CMR Art Auction.