Percy Weasley Wand
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.701280.2
Object Type
Wand, Magic
Gifter
J.K. Rowling
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Date
2009
Medium
plastic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D L 16 in x Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionReplica magic wand of the one used by the character Percy Weasley, designed to appear wooden. Staff of the wand is textured and a lighter brown while grip has a carved spiral pattern in a darker wood with a knob on the end.Historical NoteGift was given by J.K. Rowling during Sasha's birthday visit to the Harry Potter movie set, after being invited by Daniel Radcliffe in 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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