Wood vase by Kisakichi Ishii; created in Granada Relocation Center, Colorado, circa 1944
Item — Box: 1, Object: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection contains two, handcrafted wood objects by Kisakichi Ishii that were created during his WWII internment at Granada Relocation Center and Tule Lake Relocation Center. The first item is a vase that has been constructed out of a hollowed piece of tree. The bark exterior has been varnished and a glass cup has been glued inside. The second object is gnarled tree root sculpture.
Dates
- circa 1944
Extent
From the Collection: 1 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Approximately 10”h x 5”w x 4.75”d; hollowed out piece of wood containing a glass cup; exterior bark is stained; vase rests on wooden base
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository