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Black Kente Stole for Malia Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Kente Stole for Malia Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Kente Stole for Malia Obama

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704743.4
Object Type Stole
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile, plastic
DimensionsOverall W 76 in x L 4 7/8 in (193 cm x 12.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionA black and gold Kente stole, hand woven, with the inscription "Welcome to Cape-Coast, in gold in the center. "Malia Ann Obama" in is woven in gold on both ends, bordered by two striped sections of red, yellow, black, and green. Fringed black ends.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's July 2009 Visit to Ghana.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia 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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