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pin
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

pin

Date1942-1945
Made WhereUnited States
Mediumwood
DimensionsH: 3 in, W: 2.5 in, D: 0.75 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineJapanese American National Museum
Object number2015.100.147
DescriptionBird pin carved from wood painted primarily in black, cream, and red, with spotted belly. The bird is painted in detail and positioned to view the bird's belly with 2 legs made of wire clutching a wooden twig. The right side wing is extended and the left side wing is close to the body. The tail feathers are fanned out. The head is angled to the left with beak open. The backside of the bird is flat and not painted. On the back is printed "Flicker" in orange paint. Pin clasp on back.
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
1942-1945
Copyright JANM
Hayakawa, Miki
1927
[Untitled]
Okubo, Benji
1942-1945
2-2-43
Hoshida, George
1942-1943
"Dawn"
Henry Sugimoto
[Untitled]
Okubo, Benji
1942-1945

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