Object Details
Description
There were many reasons driving individuals to create beautiful and intricate works of art like this papier-mâché bonsai tree. Arts and crafts were important for managing the stress, depression, and anger of imprisonment. This bonsai tree was crafted from wood, paper, and wire at Gila River Relocation Center in Arizona.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1943
ID Number
2006.0167.01
accession number
2006.0167
catalog number
2006.0167.01
Object Name
bonsai tree
bonsai plant
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
paper (overall material)
iron wire (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 in x 14 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 35.56 cm x 22.86 cm
base: 3 1/4 in x 11 1/2 in x 8 in; 8.255 cm x 29.21 cm x 20.32 cm
overall; part; top: 9 in x 11 1/2 in x 7 in; 22.86 cm x 29.21 cm x 17.78 cm
place made
United States: Arizona, Gila River Indian Reservation, Gila River War Relocation Center
associated place
United States: Arizona, Gila River Indian Reservation, Gila River War Relocation Center
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Cultures & Communities
Japanese American Internment Era
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1422908