Wood sculpture by Kisakichi Ishii; created in Tule Lake Relocation Center, California, circa 1944
Item — Box: 1, Object: 2
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 13.5” h x 15.25”; appears to be a twisted and gnarled tree root; unvarnished; a drilled hole is present at the top of the sculpture
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository