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Brass Statue of a Woman Carrying a Jug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brass Statue of a Woman Carrying a Jug
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brass Statue of a Woman Carrying a Jug

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01042012-1-1
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (brass), pigment
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 27 7/8 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (70.8 cm x 25.1 cm x 21 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold-toned metal sculpture of a woman walking while carrying a water jug on her head with a small child strapped to her lower back. Her right hand holds the water jug in place, and her left hand holds a small bowl. She wears one earring, a necklace, and a skirt with a scarf draped around one shoulder. Her clothing is painted dark gray. The sculpture is attached to a gold-toned metal base.
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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