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Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
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This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving is not painted but polished to a glossy finish and the base reads: "June 12, 1942' and "Ontario" and the name "Inamoto".
- Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)Seat Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1942
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor surface wear to both carvings and wear to the bases as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hamilton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1355217845681
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