Sterling Silver Tlingit Lovebirds Bracelet
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.760973
Object Type
Bracelet
Artist
Bill J. Wilson
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (sterling silver), shell (mother of pearl), stone
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 2 7/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (1.3 cm x 7.3 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver cuff bracelet of Tlingit "Lovebirds" with formline details shaping the feathers along the band with an eagle on the left and a raven on the right. The faces of the birds are detailing with a gold-toned overlay and the eyes are marked with a mother-of-pearl inset for the eagle and red stone for the raven.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to 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 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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