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Marshallese Kili Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Marshallese Kili Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Marshallese Kili Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.718196
Object Type Purse
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plant material (palm leaf)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 4 5/8 in (27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 11.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite woven traditional Marshallese kili bag rectangular shape with a hinged lid that opens from the short end and two handles. Around the bottom of the bag is a woven zig-zag pattern. Interior of the bag has a large box weave in a medium toned brown color.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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 LibraryAdditional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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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