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Decorative Gourd Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Decorative Gourd Bowl
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Decorative Gourd Bowl

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09292011-1-1.a-b
Object Type Bowl, Decorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plant material (gourd), paint, resin, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 5/8 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 9 3/4 in (24.4 cm x 26.7 cm x 24.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionDecorative gourd bowl painted with large floral motifs in red, blue, purple, and yellow. A single black flower is painted on the exterior bottom of the bowl. The lip of the bowl is a zigzag and the bottom of the lid is the reverse of the pattern allowing the two pieces to slot together. Black lines are painted following the zigzag on both the body of the bowl and the lid. Handles on the sides of the bowl and the top of the lid are made of blue and gold beads on thread.
Historical NoteReceived on behalf of President Barack Obama at the Ceremonies for the Independence of South Sudan in July 2011. This is the first gift given by the new government of South Sudan.
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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