Framed Copper Eagle Relief
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.749534
Object Type
Relief
Gifter
Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika
Manufacturer
Copperwares
(Founded 1960)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
ca. 2009
Medium
metal (copper), adhesive, paint, wood (synthetic, unknown)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 in x W 29 1/4 in x D 37 in (12.7 cm x 74.3 cm x 94 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal relief of an eagle rising from smooth copper backing. Beneath the eagle is a painted scene of a river bordered by low hills and vegetation native to Africa. The piece has a raised metal border around all edges shaped like a branch with medallions in each corner containing depictions of an elephant.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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