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African
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
African
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

African

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.714563
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, glass, metal, wood (synthetic), string (nylon)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 23 5/8 in x W 16 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (60 cm x 42.5 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of the word "AFRICAN" in large stylized colorful letters with inscriptions in red on the A, I, A and N. The print is in a black frame, signed by the artist and dated 2009, in the bottom right and stamped with the ONE logo, number 8 of 500 in the bottom left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed within the large A: 34 million more African children in school Malaria death rates halved in Rwanda and Ethiopia Over 2 million Africans on life-saving HIV/AIDS treatment Inscribed within the I: Boost Education Inscribed within the smaller A: Beat AIDS Inscribed within the N: Break Corruption Inscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 2009 Inscribed in lower left of obverse: [One logo stamp] 8/500
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 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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