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American Bald Eagle Woven Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
American Bald Eagle Woven Art
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

American Bald Eagle Woven Art

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.721836
Object Type Art, Woven
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, wood, metal, paint, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 in x W 25 in x D 31 1/4 in (7.6 cm x 63.5 cm x 79.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionWoven depiction of the profile of an American Bald Eagle with various shades of brown for the body feathers, white for the head feathers, and a yellow beak. The fibers composing the eagle are longer than those of the background creating a raised effect. The art is set in a gold gilt frame with marbled brown details.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama meeting with the President of Iran's Kurdistan Region, Masoud Barzani, on January 25, 2010.
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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