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Necklace Made of Silver and Wood From a Monkey Puzzle Tree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Necklace Made of Silver and Wood From a Monkey Puzzle Tree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Necklace Made of Silver and Wood From a Monkey Puzzle Tree

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12082011-1-1
Object Type Necklace
Gifter
Artist (Founded 2002)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (silver), wood
DimensionsOverall (Flat) H 1/4 in x W 20 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 52.7 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionNecklace made of alternating circular rings made from silver and wood from the monkey puzzle tree.
Historical NoteReceived personally on November 12, 2011 at the APEC Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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 66540607)
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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