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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Folded Leather Bag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Folded Leather Bag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02082011-71-3
Object Type Bag
Medium leather, wood, bone, glass, paint.
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 34 in x W 24 3/4 in (62.9 cm x 86.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTraditional Alaskan bag made of a single piece of tan leather with multiple oval shaped wooden buttons that notch in slots fo seal the bag. Primary opening of bag has an additional oval wooden button that has a hanging bone charm with an engraved depiction of a bear paw. The bear paw is painted black and the ornament hangs from a string with glass beads.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, DC. on December 16, 2010.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 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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