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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

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