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Totem House Miniature
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Totem House Miniature
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Totem House Miniature

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05022011-22-1.a-b
Object Type Miniature
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, plastic (acrylic, unknown), wood, textile, adhesive, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Without Lid) H 10 in x W 6 in x D 6 in (25.4 cm x 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (With Lid) H 11 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 6 in (28.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite and silver-toned metal depiction of a traditional totem house from Timor-Leste with a slight lattice design in the roof, chains with small balls at the ends, standing on clear plastic stilts. The miniature is adhered to a red velvet lining on a wooden stand on top of a yellow textile lined base. There is a rectangular acrylic cover for display.
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 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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