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Ixtle Fiber Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ixtle Fiber Purse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ixtle Fiber Purse

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.752853.1
Object Type Purse
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium fiber (ixtle), textile, dye, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 3/4 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 3 1/8 in (37.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular purse made from the ixtle fiber with a woven purple flower that has a yellow center in the middle of the bag, yellow edging up the sides, and two handles. Bad closes with a purple loop over two plastic beads and has a white textile interior.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a state visit to the White House by Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Mexican First Lady Margarita Zavala de Calderon in May, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and 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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