Reproduction of King Tutankhamun Statue
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.696842.6
Object Type
Statue
Gifter
Dr. Zahi Hawass
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, plaster, metal (gold, copper, brass), paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 1/2 in x W 6 7/8 in x D 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm x 17.5 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionReproduction of a statue depicting King Tutankhamun standing on a papyrus skiff. Statue is made of gold gilded wood with the figure of a man holding raising a harpoon in his right hand, a copper cord in his left hand, and standing on a stucco covered green boat. The figure is posed with his right foot back as he takes aim.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 66540613)
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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