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President Obama with Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Obama with Family
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Obama with Family

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.762221
Object Type Art, Mixed Media
Gifter
Artist
Gifter
Artist (Sri Lankan)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium gemstone (sapphire, hessonite garnet, rose garnet, tourmaline, topaz, amethyst), stone (quartz), paint, wood, metal, adhesive, paper, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 19 3/8 in x W 19 7/8 in x D 6 3/4 in (49.2 cm x 50.5 cm x 17.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPortrait created with a multitude of gemstones depicting President Barack Obama with his family. The President is to the far left of the image beside Sasha, who has her arm around his shoulders. First Lady Michelle Obama is sitting to the right of Sasha with Malia beside her, giving her a hug from behind. The art is held in a wooden frame that has two rear kickstands.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: Presented by His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Printed text of sticker on reverse: PRESIDENT OBAMA WITH FAMILY 15” x 15” CODE NO: IL Only precious & Semi precious gem stones have been used for this Master Piece GEMS USE IN THIS MASTERPIECE Over 11300 Gem Stones have been used Precious Blue Sapphire 2g Semi Precious Hessonite Garnet 87g Rose Garnet 23g Brown Tourmaline 11g Black Tourmaline 80g Green Tourmaline 78g Spinal 21g Dark Quartz 55g Topaz 67g Amethyst 28g Artist : R.A.M. Dilshan [artist’s contact information]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to the 2010 United Nations General Assembly.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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