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Rosa Del Inca Eagle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rosa Del Inca Eagle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rosa Del Inca Eagle

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750480.2.a-b
Object Type Figurine
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone, metal, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (a) H 1 5/8 in x W 5 5/8 in x D 3 in (4.1 cm x 14.3 cm x 7.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (b) H 2 5/8 in x W 3 3/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (6.7 cm x 8.6 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo-piece figurine in the shape of an eagle perched on a branch. One piece is a roost for the eagle that is shaped like an inverted "T". The eagle's wings are outstretched and its legs are extended as if it were landing. The beak is brown and eyes are black. The talons are gold colored metal with posts that can be inserted into the other piece so that the eagle can sit on top of it. Both pieces have pink and white striations throughout.
Historical NoteReceived at the Global Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC. in April 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 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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