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Bronze Statue of Woman with Staff
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Bronze Statue of Woman with Staff

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09162011-16-1
Object Type Sculpture
Medium metal (bronze)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 23 7/8 in x W 16 1/4 in x D 7 1/2 in (60.6 cm x 41.3 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBronze statue of a woman holding a staff behind the upper back. The figure is wearing several necklaces, one long necklace with a pouch, a darker colored skirt with a gourd bottle tied to the waist, and sandals on the feet.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's meeting with democratically elected African Heads of State at the White House on July 29, 2011.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 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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