Carved Kobu, man and animals

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Object Details

Description

This object is an example of kobu art, in which roots and trunks of trees provide natural sculptures. Some artists left the kobu looking natural, while others carved or painted the piece to use for other purposes. This particular kobu functioned as a vase.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mabel Rose Vogel

date made

1943-1945

ID Number

1986.3144.59

nonaccession number

1986.3144

catalog number

1986.3144.59

Object Name

carving

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 7 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 18.415 cm x 8.255 cm

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, General

Military

Cultures & Communities

Japanese American Internment Era

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d73e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1295431