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Kewa Pueblo Polychrome Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kewa Pueblo Polychrome Vase

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.717542
Object Type Vase
Date 2009
Medium ceramic (earthenware), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 3/4 in x Diam 10 3/4 in (34.9 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPolychrome pueblo vase with painted flower and bird designs in orange and black on a buff slip with a reddish-orange interior.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEtched into bottom: THOMAS TENORIO KEWA, NEW MEXICO "2009"
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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