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Indonesian Dancer Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Indonesian Dancer Sculpture
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Indonesian Dancer Sculpture

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.712025
Object Type Sculpture
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium wood, paint, lacquer
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/2 in x W 7 in x D 3 1/2 in (49.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionGilded sculpture of a dancing woman carved from a single piece of wood. Woman is dressed in traditional Indonesian fashion with an ornate headpiece and is standing on a lotus base.
Historical NoteReceived from Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia, to the President and First Lady on the occasion of the 2009 G20 Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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
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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