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Witcher 2 Video Game and Accessories
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Witcher 2 Video Game and Accessories
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Witcher 2 Video Game and Accessories

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07012011-10-11.a-s
Object Type Game, Video
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, paper, ink, wood, adhesive, ceramic, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Large Coin) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 2.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Small Coins) H 1/8 in x Diam 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 1.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Artbook) H 3/4 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 12 in (1.9 cm x 21.6 cm x 30.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Stickers) L 6 in x W 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm x 15.2 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Larger Aircraft) L 8 1/4 in x W 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm x 21 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Smaller Aircraft) L 4 3/4 in x W 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm x 12.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Bust) H 6 3/8 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 4 1/2 in (16.2 cm x 6.7 cm x 11.4 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Bonus DVD) Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Game DVD) Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Game Guide) H 1/8 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 7 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Playing Cards) H 75 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 3 5/8 in (190.5 cm x 5.7 cm x 9.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Dice) H 5/8 in x W 5/8 in x D 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 1.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Bag for Dice) L 5 in x W 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Poster) L 13 1/4 in x W 21 1/2 in (54.6 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical Description"Witcher 2" Box with more than 40 signatures in silver ink. Inside are three Golden "Witcher coins, a Witcher 2 Artbook, a Set of Witcher 2 stickers, a Witcher 2 make your own papercraft, one ivory-colored Bust of Witcher 2 Character "Gwynbleidd", a Box set of Witcher 2 bonus DVD, Game DVD, and Game Guide, one set of Witcher 2 playing cards, five wooden dice in a black sack that has the "Witcher 2" emblem, and a poster that is a map of the world in which the game takes place.

The large coin has a coat of arms on one side and a man's head on the other. The smaller coins has a skull on one side and a diamond-shaped rune on the other side. The cover of the artbook depicts a large monster's mouth with numerous teeth. The stickers are primarily black and white and depict the Witcher logo. The bust depicts a man with long hair. The covers of the DVDs and game guide depict characters and scenes from the game. The playing cards have standard suits and depict characters from the game. The dice are natural wood color and black with Roman Numerals. The poster is a stylized map of the world in which the game takes place. It is made to look like an antique map.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Poland in May 2011.
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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