Bird of Paradise Pendant
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.12082011-20-2
Object Type
Pendant
Gifter
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill
Brand
House of Gemini
(Founded 1980)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
metal (gold), gemstone (opal, sapphire)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (1 cm x 7 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold pendant in the shape of a Bird of Paradise with a red sapphire at the head, an opal stone body, and two small green sapphires at the end of the longest feathers.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 APEC Conference 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
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