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Curved Dagger with Sheath
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Curved Dagger with Sheath
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Curved Dagger with Sheath

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.691268.5.a-b
Object Type Dagger
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, wood, ink, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Dagger) H 1 in x W 1 7/8 in x D 12 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm x 31.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Sheath) H 1 1/4 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 8 1/8 in (3.2 cm x 4.1 cm x 20.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Dagger in Sheath) H 1 1/4 in x W 1 7/8 in x D 13 3/8 in (3.2 cm x 4.8 cm x 34 cm )
Physical Description"Arabic" slightly curved dagger in a sheath. The dagger has a silver-colored metal blade that has a ridge down the middle. The handle is black wood with an inset silver crown emblem. There is an ornate pattern where the blade meets the handle. The sheath is covered with black leather with a silver tip that ends with a small knob and a small silver handle attached to the sheath with two ornate silver bands.

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by King Abdullah II of Jordan on April 21, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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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