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Ceremonial Hurling Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ceremonial Hurling Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ceremonial Hurling Stick

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06282011-85-1
Object Type Stick
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2011
Medium wood, plastic, adhesive, lacquer, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 35 3/4 in x D 6 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 90.8 cm x 17.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden lacquered hurling stick with black tape wrapped around the upper handle and above the striking face. Obverse of hurley has a commemorative inscription halfway up the handle and a dark swirling design above the grain of the wood.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text on handle: PRESENTED TO BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIRST VISIT TO IRELAND, MAY 2011 BY AN TAOISEACH ENDA KENNY T.D. Printed text on bas: CUMANN LÚTHCHLEAS GAEL Printed on top end of handle: 9
Historical NoteReceived on May 23, 2011 from Taoiseach Enda Kenny prior to President Barack Obama departing from Farmleigh in Dublin, Ireland. Hurling 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 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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Related Links
An image of President Obama receiving the hurling stick was published to the archived Obama White House website: "Taoiseach Kenny Presents President Obama with a Hurling Stick”