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Brass Platter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brass Platter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brass Platter

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711978.2
Object Type Tray
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (brass)
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/4 in x Diam 17 1/8 in (3.2 cm x 43.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge brass platter with a dedication to President Barack Obama from the Government of Nigeria. Throughout both the bowl and lid there is a stamped curving geometric pattern.
Historical NoteReceived during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Nigeria in August, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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