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Bust of a Woman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bust of a Woman
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bust of a Woman

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07212011-37-3
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (South African, 1952 - 2001)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, paint, felt, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 7/8 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 5 in (30.2 cm x 23.5 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze-toned bust of South African woman, wearing a gray headdress and a copper colored necklace with two gray beads in the front. She is wearing a textured garment with a button on the left shoulder.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's 2011 trip to South Africa.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
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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