Fenix 2 Model
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763602
Object Type
Model
Gifter
President Sebastián Piñera
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2010
Medium
metal, adhesive, plastic, ink, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 3/8 in x Diam 2 1/8 in (18.7 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed, blue, and white miniature cylindrical model of the "Fenix 2," a capsule used to rescue the Copiapo Miners trapped in San Jose Mine in Atacama, Chile in October 2010. There are stickers of the Chilean flag attached to the top portion. The model stands on a brass colored base with a plaque on the front.Historical NoteReceived during the November 2010 G20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea.
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
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