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Traditional Wayúu Mochila Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Traditional Wayúu Mochila Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Traditional Wayúu Mochila Bag

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701268.1
Object Type Bag
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wool
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x Diam 10 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionHand-woven colorful Wayuu Mochila bag with circular bottom. There are two tassels on front and a single strap that unravels into a fringe on either side. The tassels are attached to a drawstring which closes the bag. The pattern is made from red, neon green, blue and neon orange yarn.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the United States by President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia in June 2009.
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 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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