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Recycled Glass Jewelry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Recycled Glass Jewelry
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Recycled Glass Jewelry

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704557.2.a-e
Object Type Set, Jewelry
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium glass, metal (bronze, gold), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Necklace) H 3/8 in x Diam 5 1/2 in (1 cm x 14 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Bracelet with Metal Rings) H 3/8 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (1 cm x 6.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Bracelet without Metal Rings) H 3/8 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (1 cm x 6.4 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Earrings) H 1/4 in x W 1/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (0.6 cm x 0.6 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionJewelry set made from recycled glass beads, set includes necklace (.a), two bracelets (.b-.c), and a pair of earrings (.d-.e), the necklace has eight little gold plated bronze rings between the center beads which are yellow, green and red with red bead separators, there is also a leaf shaped charm in the middle. The bracelets are in the same beaded pattern. The earrings are made from one yellow, green and red beads each with a gold plated bronze ring hanging under each bead.
Historical NoteAccording to a card provided with the gift, these recycled glass beads were made by Krobo people in Ghana. "The colors of the beads represent some of the colors of the Ghanaian flag: red, the blood and sacrifice of the ancestors, gold, the riches of the land, and green stands for the lush vegetation and fertility of the soil."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Sasha 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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