cane

Maker Nishimura, Goro

Date1938-1948

Object Namecane

Mediumwood

DimensionsH: 32.5 in, W: 4.75 in, D: 1.375 in

ClassificationsGeneral Collection

Credit LineGift of Lotus Nishimura Iwasaki

Object number2004.29.1

Description1 wooden cane made out of 2 pieces of wood. Golden brown wooden walking cane made by Goro Nishimura during his internment at Gila River. The straight portion is approximately 3 ft. long and the curved handle is approximately 9 in. long with a life-like carving of a scorpion at the top of the cane. Both pieces joined together by a brass ring approximately 5 in. from top of curve. 4 depressions on handle are filled with wood putty. Cane finished in natural color.