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Obon
Maker
Ishigo, Estelle
(1899 - 1990)
Date1942-1945
Mediumpencil, paper
DimensionsH: 6 in, W: 9 1/2 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineJapanese American National Museum
Object number94.195.10F
Description1 drawing on paper ; 6 x 9.5;Pencil drawing of the traditional Japanese Obon dance, a Buddhist summer event where the community dances to celebrate and honor newly departed souls on their first Bon day, in Heart Mountain concentration camp during World War II. A small circle of dancers in kimono dance counter clockwise around the yagura tower where musicians play live music ; a large circle of dancers moving in the same direction ring the innner group as crowd looks on. Lanterns hang from the axis points of the tower roof and a string of flags stretches out from the four corners. Barracks and Heart Mountain are visible in the background. Sketch of image extends beyond line border.
1943-1945
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