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Mexican Folk Art Candlestick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mexican Folk Art Candlestick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mexican Folk Art Candlestick

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05172012-14-1
Object Type Candlestick
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, glaze, metal, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 21 1/4 in x W 17 1/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (54 cm x 43.8 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Mexican folk art ceramic candlestick in the shape of a peacock. A peacock's body forms the base of the candlestick and a single candle holder sticks up behind the peacock's tail feathers, which are ornamented with many flowers and four birds. The body and candle holder are brown and the decorations are brown, tan, and reddish-orange. The feather pieces are attached with metal.
Historical NoteReceived during the North American Leaders Summit 2012 which took place in Washington, DC on April 2, 2012.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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