Nimba Sculpture
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.09162011-13-1
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
President Alpha Condé
Date
2011
Medium
wood (ebony)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 28 3/4 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 15 1/2 in (73 cm x 22.2 cm x 39.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionEbony wood sculpture of the Nimba (or D'mba) mask traditionally made by the Baga people of Guinea, consisting of a head on four legs. The mask has a ridge on the top of the head and a protruding nose or beak and ears. There are incised lines around the head and chest.Historical NoteReceived during a visit from the President of the Republic of Guinea, Alpha Condé, to the White House on July 29, 2011 for a meeting with other democratically-elected African heads of state.
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
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