Boundless Healing: North, South, East, West

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Boundless Healing: North, South, East, West

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.749515

Object Type Painting

Date January 2009

Medium canvas, wood, metal, ink, paint

DimensionsOverall - 3D H 37 in x W 45 in x D 2 in (94 cm x 114.3 cm x 5.1 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionFramed painting composed of four separate canvases that depict a landscape of mostly sky, with a medicine wheel made of large gray stones superimposed over the scene. The artwork is signed in colorful ink with many messages from Native Americans from different tribes.

Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed throughout obverse: [various signatures and messages]

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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