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He Who
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
He Who
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

He Who

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.716546
Object Type Print, Art
Artist (Pawnee-Yakama, 1975)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium canvas, ink, paint, wood, metal, adhesive, rubber, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 26 3/8 in x W 20 3/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (67 cm x 51.8 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt print depicting President Barack Obama wearing a traditional war bonnet with four hanging feathers. Across the President's eye is a streak of red face paint. The President is depicted in a dark suit in front of a bright pink background which drips onto his shoulder. On the President's opposite shoulder there is a dark red handprint. The title of the painting is at the top left in blue with a red four point star and a white hand print below.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, DC.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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