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O'Donoghue Hurl Brand Hurling Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
O'Donoghue Hurl Brand Hurling Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

O'Donoghue Hurl Brand Hurling Stick

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06282011-121-1
Object Type Stick
Artist/ Maker (Irish, 1961)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2011
Medium wood, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 36 1/4 in x D 8 in (2.2 cm x 92.1 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionUnfinished wooden hurling stick with orange stamp on both sides.
Historical NoteHurling is a traditional Irish sport, an open-field game, and has been described as a mix of lacrosse and soccer.
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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